Cordyline 'Red Star' |
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Red Star Cordyline |
Description
The 'Red Star' cultivar is an evergreen shrub that grows 12' to 30' tall and 10' to 15' wide with sword-like leaves with a reddish color. 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.
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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
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.