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Cordyline fruticosa 'Kiwi'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Cordyline fruticosa 'Kiwi' plant details

Cordyline fruticosa 'Kiwi' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with chartreuse, gold, green, pink and variegated foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline fruticosa 'Kiwi'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: houseplant, tropical

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline fruticosa 'Kiwi'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cordyline ‘Kiwi’ is a colorful Ti plant displaying broad, strap-like, green and yellow streaked leaves with bold pink edges. Forms an upright shrub, creating a lush tropical look.

Gardening facts about Cordyline fruticosa 'Kiwi' plant

How to Grow Cordyline fruticosa 'Kiwi'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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
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aka Cordyline terminalis 'Lilinoe'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3'-10'

Width: 1'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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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
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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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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 10'-20'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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