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Cordyline obtecta

Also Known As

  • Cordyline baueri
  • Dracaena obtecta
  • Terminalis obtecta
  • Bauer's Dracaena
  • Cabbage Palm
  • Norfolk Island Cabbage Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Cordyline obtecta plant details

Cordyline obtecta is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and chocolate foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline obtecta

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and chocolate
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: foliage plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline obtecta

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cordyline obtecta plant

How to Grow Cordyline obtecta

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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