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Cordyline australis Red Edge

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Cordyline australis Red Edge Cabbage Tree, Cabbage Palm,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Shrubs Tufting, Upright

Description:

Cordyline Red Edge is a strappy leaved shrub that has green coloured foliage with red highlights. Creamy white flowers are seen throughout summer and sit on top of the foliage. Great to use as a potted feature or for coastal gardens. Grows approx 2.5m-3m tall x 1.5m wide

Mature Height: Mature Width:

2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asparagaceae PacificIslands

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green, Red

Flower Colour: Cream, White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: High

Frost: High

Wind: High

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