Cordyline 'Red Star'
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
1 quart pot
 
Showy and vigorous, Cordyline australis 'Red Star' (Cabbage Palm) is a palm-like, sub-tropical tree with arching, sword-like, dark burgundy leaves. Adding drama year-round with its bold color and tropical look, this beautiful palm introduces substance to the garden. It produces impressive panicles of small, sweetly scented white flowers in late spring to early summer, on mature plants. Often seen as a specimen gracing a terrace or deck, it is also well-suited to both traditional and contemporary planting schemes.
 
Adds architectural height to the garden and grows with an upright habit up to 10-20 ft. tall and 5-10 ft. wide . Will branch to produce several heads over time. Easily grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Provide a sheltered site.
 
Tolerates a wide range of soils from wet to dry ones. Salt and drought tolerant. Though frost hardy, young Cordyline australis plants are more prone to cold damage. Tie the leaves loosely into a bunch to protect the vulnerable tip.
 
Zones 8-11
Full to part sun
Height 10-20 ft. tall by 5-10 ft. wide
Low to average water needs
Let dry between waterings