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
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
Foliage Color
- burgundy
- chocolate
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cordyline for your garden
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
aka Cordyline terminalis 'Lilinoe'
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 3'-10'
Width: 1'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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
aka Cabbage Tree, Ti Plant
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'
Width: 5'
- bright shade
- even moisture - regular
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
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