Botanical Name: Cordyline australis (Dracaena indivisa)
Common Name: Dracaena palm, Giant dracaena
Type of Plant: monocot: tree
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape an erect, single or multi-trunked plant, with clumps of narrow sword-shaped leaves at end of trunk(s); if left alone, is mostly single-trunked; multitrunked if trained; plant is self-cleaning; not a true palm
Height 15'-25' (30')
Spread 1/4-1/2
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; avoid deeply shaded sites
Soil thrives in well-draining habitats; avoid wet heavy soils
Hardiness hardy (zones 5, 8-11, 14-24); prefers warm coastal climate locations
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrow, sword-like, 3'-4' long; 2"-5" wide; medium green, fairly stiff; the upper leaves are erect, lower leaves spreading and drooping from the trunk
Flowers creamy white, tiny (1/4" in diam.), in large showy terminal erect or drooping panicles which are much-divided; fragrant; mostly late spring-summer
Fruit a berry: 1/4"-1/2" diameter, whitish-bluish white, round
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
a striking accent tree, valued for its form and foliage; excellent for our tropical, subtropical, or desert-theme gardens; tub plant, silhouette; plant in clumps for a more dramatic effect
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular is preferred; the plant tolerates considerable drought after established; avoid excessive watering in heavy soils
Fertilizing little is required except if overwatered; use balanced fertilizer
Pruning leave alone except to remove old leaves or inflorescences
Pests/Diseases subject to crown rot in sites with poorly drained soils
Special Conditions/Other excellent when used with Spanish-style architecture
 
Origin: widespread in warmer areas of New Zealand
Family: Agavaceae

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