Cordyline, Cabbage Palm, Cabbage Tree, Ti Kouka, Torbay Palm 'Red Fountain'

Cordyline

Genus
Cordyline (kor-di-LY-nee)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pale Pink
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
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Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
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Leaf Texture
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Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Camarillo, California

Lawndale, California

Los Angeles, California

San Anselmo, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Brunswick, Georgia

Flowood, Mississippi

Shaftsbury, Vermont

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Marin, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2010 | positive

This plant keeps its dark color beautifully. Mine was planted in a pot in October, and now, end April, in 9B, it has sent up a flower sta...Read More

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North Bennington, VT | December 2009 | positive

In looking for this plant for quite some time, I've come to find that it is known/trademarked as Red Fountain in Australia and New Zealan...Read More

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