Cordyline australis
Australian-Dracaena
Description
Cordyline australis is an evergreen shrub that grows 12' to 30' tall and 10' to 15' wide with sword-like leaves. It likes full sun, and is very tolerant of heat and drought. It will live in any type of soil that is well drained. Cut back to develop multiple trunks.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Blue, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.