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    Cordyline australis 'Atropurpurea'

    Also Known As

    • Atropurpurea Purple Cabbage Palm
    • BRONZE DRACAENA

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 35'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    Cordyline australis 'Atropurpurea' plant details

    Cordyline australis 'Atropurpurea' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub or tree with purple foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline australis 'Atropurpurea'

    Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen purple
    Mature size: 20 FT wide, 35 FT tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis 'Atropurpurea'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This dark purple folly is handsome used as an exclamation point either in the ground in full sun or in a container where it excels. Fairly drought tolerant but best with summer water. Can withstand short bouts of cold in the teens °F, longer bouts with protection -- e.g, a particularly warm spot, mulch, or a bit of overhang. Resprouts from 10 °F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cordyline australis 'Atropurpurea' plant

    How to Grow Cordyline australis 'Atropurpurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe'

    aka Dracaena australis, New Zealand Cabbage Tree, Tobbay Palm

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe' foliage by plant lust
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    Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe'

    aka Cordyline terminalis 'Lilinoe'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-10'

    Width: 1'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe' foliage by plant lust
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    Cordyline indivisa

    aka Dracaena indivisa, Blue Dracaena, Mountain Cabbage Tree, Toi

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cordyline indivisa foliage by rambla
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    Cordyline fruticosa

    aka Cabbage Tree, Ti Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 5'

    • bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Cordyline fruticosa foliage by Peter Richardson
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    Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

    aka Cordyline obtecta 'Green Goddess', Emerald Goddess Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree, Emerald Goddess Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Emerald Goddess Ti, Green Goddess Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree, Green Goddess Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Green Goddess Ti

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess' form by Peter Richardson
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