New Zealand Cabbage Palm. Erect, palm-like tree with arching narrow red leaves. Mature trees bear tiny, creamy white flowers, followed by white or blue-tinted berries. Max Height 1m to 3m. Max Spread 1m to 2m. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’
Erect, palm-like tree with arching narrow red leaves. Mature trees bear tiny, creamy white flowers, followed by white or blue-tinted berries.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Cordyline |
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Species | australis |
Varietry | 'Red Star' |
Common Name | New Zealand Cabbage Palm |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m, 3m |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 1m, 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Single stemmed, Cycad or similar tree |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | red |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | white, blue |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
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