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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Dracaenaceae (~Agaveaceae) |
| Origin: New Zealand (Australasia) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Dracaena australis] |
| Height: 20-30 feet |
| Width: 8-10 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Cordyline australis 'Paradise' (Paradise Grass Palm) - This is a palm-like, sub-tropical tree that grows with an upright habit and with age will branch to produce several heads. This cultivar has coral to salmon colored leaves with bronze margins. Although this is a relatively new plant in cultivation we speculate that it will grow much the same as other Cordyline but perhaps growing considerably slower as it lacks much in the way of chlorophyll. In cultivation many of the Cordyline australis cultivars cultivated in California reach 20 - 25 feet tall and spread to 12 feet. It will likely produce large panicles of small, sweet-scented flowers in late spring to summer. Best in full coastal sun to light shade - some shade protection necessary in hotter inland gardens. It is drought tolerant in coastal gardens but responds well to occasional to regular irrigation. Useful in dry gardens but also offers a tropical look. A great container plant. It can tolerate coastal conditions if protected from direct sea winds (Zone 2) . It is hardy to around 15° F, growing well in USDA zones 9-10 (and possibly warmer Zone 8 locations). We received this plant in 2007 from Foremostco of Miami, Florida. This plant received Cordyline australis 'Paradise'
The information about Cordyline australis 'Paradise' PP19,963 displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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