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Plant Habit: Tree
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Mesic
Plant Height: 20 feet
Plant Spread: 8 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Broadleaf
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Other: Produces large panicles of small, sweet-scented flowers
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Edible Parts: Stem
Roots
Eating Methods: Cooked
Fermented
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: 6-8 weeks
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cabbage Tree
  • Ti Kouka

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Location: Annadale, VA
Date: Dec 2, 2011
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2010-04-10
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2010-04-10
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2010-04-10
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2010-04-10
Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Dec 4, 2011 7:11 AM concerning plant:
    Cordyline are monocots, having one cotyledon (seed-leaf) instead of two.

    Palm like sub tropical tree that will branch with maturity.Some shade required in hotter inland areas.

    Dark Star is a sport of C. 'Red Star'. Dark Star has darker color and narrower leaves. It does not appear to grow as vigorously as Red Star though, which makes it a great candidate for container growing.

    Drought tolerant in coastal areas once established, but does better with appreciates regular watering.
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Dec 4, 2011 3:22 PM concerning plant:
    This Cordyline australis cultivar has very dark reddish-bronze leaves and may be able to grow as large as the species though it is not a vigorous plant.

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