Photo by Peter Richardson
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Cordyline banksii
Also Known As
- Forest Cabbage Tree
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 8'-12'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Cordyline banksii plant details
Cordyline banksii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by blue and white fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - moderate water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline banksii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline banksii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - moderate
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Cordyline banksii
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Cordyline banksii plant
How to Grow Cordyline banksii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - moderate
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- white
- blue
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- 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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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-10'
Width: 1'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
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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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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'
Width: 5'
- bright shade
- even moisture - regular
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Tree, Shrub
Zones
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Size
Height: 10'-30'
Width: 10'-20'
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- regular
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