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Cordyline fruticosa
Also Known As
- Cabbage Tree
- Ti Plant
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 10'
- W: 5'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Cordyline fruticosa plant details
Cordyline fruticosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline fruticosa
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
- Mature size: 5 FT wide, 10 FT tall
- Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline fruticosa
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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By: Peter Richardson
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By: Tau'olunga
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Forest & Kim Starr
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By: Shu Suehiro
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By: Peter Richardson
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Gardening facts about Cordyline fruticosa plant
How to Grow Cordyline fruticosa
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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See other plant types of Cordyline for your garden
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 1'-3'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
aka Cordyline 'Chocolate Queen', Chocolate Queen Ti
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Cordyline 'Sprilecflash', Cordyline banksii 'Electric Flash', Electric Flash Forest Cabbage Tree
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - shade
- regular
aka Dance™ Paso Doble Cordyline
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-12'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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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