This upright shrub has a stout trunk to 300 mm (1ft) in diameter and may be branched towards the base. It has dull-green sword-shaped leathery leaves that appear in dense heads towards the top of the stems. The tiny flowers appear in a cluster in summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Cordyline obtecta is naturally found on Norfolk Island growing in the forests understory on the coast and inland. It grows in a protected to open semi shaded to sunny position and is drought tender but light frost tolerant.   

This Cabbage Tree is grown for its attractive foliage and architectural habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen or used around water features for a tropical effect. It is suitable for coastal regions and establishes in 3-5 years. The shrub is also grown in large containers around pools or in courtyards. ID 3385

Note:
Cordyline obtecta is an endangered species in its native habitat with around 820 plants remaining and it may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Cordyline (kor-DI-li-nee) obtecta (ob-TEK-tah)

Asparagaceae (a-SPARE-uh-gus-AY-see-ee)