Cordyline australis Red Star - Cabbage Tree

Cordyline australis Red Star is a hardy perennial shrub with very decorative and evergreen bronze-red foliage. It consists of long, narrow, arching leaves arranged in a rosette.

In summer, clusters of small white star-shaped flowers emerge, emitting a pleasant fragrance. The flowering is nectar-rich. The clusters stand at the end of long branches. It will not flower in a pot. The flowers are followed by small decorative berries. Also known as Dracaena australis Red Star, it can reach a height of 3.50 to 4m (11 in 6 ft - 13 in 1 ft) at maturity and a width of 1.50 to 2m (4 in 11 ft - 6 in 7 ft). The Red Star variety has a long lifespan and grows slower than the species.

Originating from New Zealand, Cordyline Red Star is hardy and resilient in mild climates, particularly coastal regions. It can withstand temperatures ranging from -5°C (23 °F) to -8°C (17.6 °F). Therefore, it is best to grow it in a pot and bring it indoors to a cold greenhouse during winter. Cordyline Red Star will thrive in temperate gardens as well as exotic gardens. You can even grow it as a flowering hedge. It is often found in public gardens. In coastal regions, use it as a windbreak.