Cordyline australis ‘Kiwi Dazzler’
Kiwi Dazzler Cordyline
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
---|---|
Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 15' x 5' |
Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | White |
Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Rounding |
Sunset Garden Zones | 5, 8-11,14-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9A-11 |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Moderate-growing palm-like evergreen tree typically growing 15′ tall by 5′ wide, likely producing multiple heads as it matures. This attractive variety features narrow, gracefully arching, sword-like, deep-olive-green leaves accented with a prominent coppery-pink center stripe. With age, showy spikes of sweetly-scented white flowers rise above the attractive foliage late-spring to summer. Tolerates coastal conditions, though protection from direct sea wind is recommended as well as some shaded protection from summer sun in hotter inland areas. Great for adding a tropical appearance to the landscape and is ideally suited for pool or patio areas, in the ground or in containers. While somewhat drought tolerant once established, a more robust-looking specimen will be achieved with moderate watering in a well-drained soil. Thrives in a partial to full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 9A-11
Sunset Zone: 5, 8-11, 14-24, H1, H2