Cordyline australis - Cultivation Notes
Plant in spring in any fertile moist yet well drained soil. Cordyline will tolerate shade but avoid planting in hot dry or cold exposed areas. Protect in cold areas by tying up leaves.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Cordyline australis:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Design & Plant Use for Cordyline australis:
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
- Architectural plant with dramatic foliage suitable for hot dry spot
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Common Missspellings: Cordiline, Cordeline, Coredeline, Cordaline