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    Cordyline australis 'Red Star'

    Also Known As

    • Red Star Cabbage Palm

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-30'
    • W: 3'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Cordyline australis 'Red Star' plant details

    Cordyline australis 'Red Star' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green 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 'Red Star'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis 'Red Star'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 9. Burgundy red sword-like leaves.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Bold, bronzed and tropical-themed, 'Red Star's long sword-shaped dark burgundy blades are applauded as the most handsome and the hardiest of the red-foliaged Cordylines. Endemic to New Zealand and eastern Australia, this winning palm-styled evergreen slowly forges an upright half-hardy vigorous frame that premiers large panicles of small sweetly perfumed flowers. Cabbage Palm's year-round drama can be staged as a water-wise focal point for a dry garden or ample-sized container, where it appreciates light shade with occasional water during intense heat and shelter from harsh winter weather. 10

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Light Shade to Shade. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Large Panicles of White Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    With its bronzy-red foliage it can accent any container or border. 'Red Star' grows to approximately 36 inches and does best in full sun.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Cordyline australis 'Red Star' plant

    How to Grow Cordyline australis 'Red Star'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cordyline australis 'Pink Stripe'

    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
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    Cordyline fruticosa 'Lilinoe'

    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
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    Cordyline indivisa

    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
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    Cordyline fruticosa

    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
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    Cordyline obtecta 'Emerald Goddess'

    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
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