Genus: Cordyline
The most commonly grown species out of the 15 in this genus is Cordyline australis which is also known as New Zealand cabbage palm. Although this tree can grow up to 10 meters or 30ft, it is often never seen this size.
The corky bark of many cordylines has a sugar content comparable to Sugar Beet - the leaves and roots can also put to use in a variety of different ways.
The foliage of most varieties is attractive with streaks of pink, purple or cream against a range of greens.
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Species of Cordyline
Members growing plants in this genus
Comments:
4 Jun, 2008
Hi, this is quite normal. if you want height to your cordylines, then it is best to remove most of the bottom section anyway, as this promotes the growth upwards, and produces a fuller, healthier plant.
paula
On question - re planted cordyline and it look...
17 May, 2008
To keep them looking neat, you can pull these off. I have done this on all of mine. It's just the old leaves from previous years.
On question - re planted cordyline and it look...
17 May, 2008
Hi
I have three of these and they all have gone like that. Seems to me that it is just the old leaves dieing off.
The two ruby cordylines I have are looking a bit down, but I shall be giving them a good feed.
Ken
On question - re planted cordyline and it look...
5 Apr, 2008
Hi Ken I'ave got another plain green one and a lovely mixed colour one called Sundance I'm hoping to add more to the gang when hubby allows me of course!
I know what you mean about having trouble with the strong winds I had to wedge this plant in between the garden bench just to save it from toppling over as I would have so hated to lose it. ;0).Hel.xxx.
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5 Apr, 2008
Hi Hel
I have three of these, one green and the other two and the red variety. The green is much taller than the others and being in a tub, is forever getting blown over in strong winds. I have to make sure that it is well watered to try and weigh it down
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1 Apr, 2008
It is isn't it Jacque my sister-in-law (Diane) knows I have a great passion for gardening and I only have to say 'My isn't that nice' and in next to no time she is offering it to me. Needless to say I give a little back too and I'm growing loads of seeds at the moment so when they are good enough some will be going Diane's way! Hel.xxx.
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9 Jun, 2008
Hi Mary welcome to goy hope the rain has stopped not called the Emerald Isle for nothing! In answer to your question if you look closely at your cordyline youll see that new shoots grow from outer edge - these can be cut to keep in shape but to trim existing leaf kills it. You end up with a mass of dead central growth surrounded by new leaf on the outside of the plant.There is no way to restrict height only width - would be rather like trying to make a palm tree bush out instead of growing up. Oh you may find that peeling off dead lower leaves[gloves required] encourages bushier growth but wont stop height Im afraid.
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