(1/4) Cordyline Red Star Cordyline australis A vigorous cultivar with very dark reddish bronze sword-like leaves. By Digigalos [CC BY-SA 3.0, GFDL] (Photo Credits)
(2/4) Cordyline - Red Star For Sale (Size: Small) (Grown from Seed)
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Cordyline - Red Star
Cordyline australis
A fast growing native to New Zealand that can be grown as a palm-like shrub or a small tree. Its narrow, sword-like upper leaves remain erect while the lower leaves in the tip cluster droop. Panicles of fragrant white flowers appear in late spring, follow... Read Moreed by small white or blue fruits. Red Star is grown for its rusty bronze-red leaves and is often used for height and texture in annual container plantings. Cordylines grow best in deep, well-drained soil in full sun, and will tolerate alkaline soils, drought and seaside gardens.
Other Names: Cabbage Tree, Cordyline, Dracaena, Red Star Cordyline
$17.75 ($17.75-$17.90 choose a size)
Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical
Grown From Seedling
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%), Shade (Sun:0-50%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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