| Botanical Name: Cordyline australis | Add |
| Common Name: Australian-Dracaena |
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Blue, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Sortomme
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Sortomme
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Description
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Notes
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.