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Cordyline pumilio [red form]

Also Known As

  • Pigmy Cabbage Tree

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Cordyline pumilio [red form] plant details

Cordyline pumilio [red form] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with red foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline pumilio [red form]

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen red
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline pumilio [red form]

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf variety that has no stem but, instead, forms clumps of long, gently weeping, narrow foliage up to 3' tall. The dazzling dark red leaves are often mistaken for New Zealand flax. Brightens any sunny to partly sunny garden spot or planter. Very tolerant of poor soil and needs little summer water once established. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 8; needs protection at 18 °F.

Gardening facts about Cordyline pumilio [red form] plant

How to Grow Cordyline pumilio [red form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3'-10'

Width: 1'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 8'-20'

Width: 3'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 10'

Width: 5'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 10'-20'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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