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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: 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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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
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 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
aka Forest Cabbage Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 8'-12'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - moderate
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