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Cordyline australis 'Cabernet'
Notes

Uses: Ornamental or feature plant for urban landscaping, container planting or background borders, singly or en-mass for display. Striking cabernet coloured foliage. Prefers well-drained soils.
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 2 by SA Water and requires written approval before being planted in any street or drainage area. It should not be planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 1.5-2m
  • Spread 1-5m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Agavaceae
  • Botanical Name Cordyline australis 'Cabernet'
  • Origin New Zealand
  • Habit Semi-upright, Clumping
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Gravel, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White, Cream
  • Flowering Time Summer
  • Flower Type Panicles
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Strap-leaved