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Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

Also Known As

  • 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

size

  • H: 10'-30'
  • W: 10'-20'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess' plant details

Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess' plant

How to Grow Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • glossy

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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
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 8'-12'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - moderate
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