Cordylines Native Australian (2)

Native Australian Cordylines is an online digital publication within the Subtropical Gardening Collection series, focusing on eight key species from eastern Australia and their ecological and horticultural significance.

Subtropical Gardening Collection – Native Australian Cordylines highlights Australia’s endemic palm lilies as vital ecological components, inspiring respect and appreciation for their role in eastern rainforest and wet sclerophyll ecosystems.

Scope and focus

This Native Australian Cordylines focuses on eight species from Australia’s east, including C. cannifolia, C. congesta, C. manners‑suttoniae, C. murchisoniae, C. petiolaris, C. rubra, and C. stricta, with detailed horticultural insights.

Botanical and ecological depth

Providing detailed information on morphology, phenology, distribution, and habitat, this publication helps readers confidently identify and work with native cordylines in wild and cultivated settings.

Habitat, conservation and restoration

Native Australian Cordylines are presented as key elements in supporting habitat complexity and bird species, encouraging conservation-minded gardening and fostering a sense of purpose among ecologically aware readers.

Horticultural use and garden design

Beyond ecology, the book shows how native cordylines can inspire regionally authentic plantings, empowering gardeners and designers to create resilient, beautiful landscapes with local species.

Position within the Collection

Native Australian Cordylines is designed as a companion volume to the Subtropical Gardening Collection - Cordyline fruticosa, allowing readers to move seamlessly between cultivated colour forms and their wild relatives in Australian habitats. Together, these editions aim to strengthen botanical literacy, support native plant conservation and broaden the palette of gardeners, collectors and landscape professionals working in Australia’s favourable subtropical regions.

The Subtropical Gardening Collection - Native Australian Cordylines is an online digital edition. Publication: late February 2026