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Cordyline australis 'Sundance'

Also Known As

  • Sundance Cabbage Palm

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 5'-25'
  • W: 4'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Cordyline australis 'Sundance' plant details

Cordyline australis 'Sundance' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with variegated foliage. In spring and summer cream and white 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 'Sundance'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline australis 'Sundance'

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

Long green blades have coral-pink base and midrib. Great for containers and to add architectural interest.Needs good light to maintain its color. Full sun-part shade. Ht. 5-6'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Green foliage with a thin stripe of pink down midrib and along leaf's base. Can reach 25 feet in height and produces white flowers in the spring in its mature stages. These plants are drought tolerant and thrive in full sun.

Gardening facts about Cordyline australis 'Sundance' plant

How to Grow Cordyline australis 'Sundance'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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
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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
Photo of Cordyline fruticosa foliage by Peter Richardson
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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
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