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Australian Dracaena

Cordyline Australis

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Overview

The Australian Dracaena, or Cordyline australis, is a striking, palm-like tree. Mature specimens can reach heights of 20 to 33 feet with a spread of 6 to 10 feet. Architecturally impressive, its sword-shaped leaves create dense bunches atop slender trunks, offering a dramatic vertical emphasis in landscapes. Hardy to USDA Zone 9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil. Drought tolerance increases with maturity.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Type TreeClimate Mediterranean
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — tree with white blooms; the leaves' arching nature forms an elegant canopy approximately 6 to 10 feet, image 71

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Asparagaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — producing panicles of white
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — bringing striking vertical interest to any landscape design; the Australian Dracaena is reasonably, image 58
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — Hardy to USDA Zone 9, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil; giving a, image 54
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — producing panicles of white; and can extend about 2 to 3 feet in length and about 3 to 4 inches in width
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — Drought tolerance increases with maturity; white flowers in the garden, image 55
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — sweetly-scented flowers that are a magnet for a variety of pollinators; consider its height and architectural form
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — Architecturally impressive
Australian Dracaena (Cordyline Australis) — blade-like leaves gracefully emanate from the top of the trunk; mature specimens can reach heights of, image 59
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