Photo of Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow' foliage by Cistus Nursery

Photo by Cistus Nursery

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow'

Also Known As

  • Dracaena australis
  • New Zealand Cabbage Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 8'

planting zones

  • 8b-12

Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow' plant details

Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub or tree with pink foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow'

Plant type: perennial shrub or tree
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen pink
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another wonderful selection of ths lovely accent plant for the garden -- this one having narrow, salmon colored leaves with a pronounced midrib. Can reach 10 ft tall if the winter weather isn't too harsh. Best in sun to part shade with average summer water but tolerates some drought once established. Can withstand short bouts of temperatures in the teens F, longer bouts if wrapped and mulched for protection. Resprouts from 10F, the bottom of USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow' plant

How to Grow Cordyline australis 'Inner Glow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • pink
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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
Photo of Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe' foliage by plant lust
View Plant

More Options

aka Cordyline terminalis 'Lilinoe'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3'-10'

Width: 1'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
Photo of Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe' foliage by plant lust
View Plant

More Options

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
Photo of Cordyline indivisa foliage by rambla
View Plant

More Options

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
View Plant

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
Photo of Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess' form by Peter Richardson
View Plant
+32 more Cordyline
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved