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Cordyline australis 'Burgundy Spire' (Cabbage tree 'Burgundy Spire')
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1 hour care
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per year
3m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cordyline australis 'Burgundy Spire'
Other names
Cabbage tree 'Burgundy Spire', New Zealand cabbage palm 'Burgundy Spire', New Zealand dragon plant 'Burgundy Spire', Palm lily 'Burgundy Spire'
Genus
Cordyline Cordyline
Variety or Cultivar
'Burgundy Spire' _ 'Burgundy Spire' is a tender, erect, palm-like, evergreen tree with arching, linear- to lance-shaped, dark purple to maroon leaves. Under favourable conditions, panicles of fragrant, creamy white flowers in summer followed by white or blue-tinted berries.
Cordyline australis 'Burgundy Spire' is: Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Maroon, Dark-purple in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Slime flux Slime flux
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged leaves as necessary.
Propagation methods
Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Cordyline australis 'Burgundy Spire' (Cabbage tree 'Burgundy Spire') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Roof terrace, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade in shelter. Under glass, grow in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright, filtered or indirect light. Water moderately, sparingly in winter. Tends to retain bottom leaves.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Cordyline australis 'Burgundy Spire'
Other names
Cabbage tree 'Burgundy Spire', New Zealand cabbage palm 'Burgundy Spire', New Zealand dragon plant 'Burgundy Spire', Palm lily 'Burgundy Spire'
Genus
Cordyline Cordyline
Variety or Cultivar
'Burgundy Spire' _ 'Burgundy Spire' is a tender, erect, palm-like, evergreen tree with arching, linear- to lance-shaped, dark purple to maroon leaves. Under favourable conditions, panicles of fragrant, creamy white flowers in summer followed by white or blue-tinted berries.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Maroon, Dark-purple in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded or damaged leaves as necessary.
Propagation methods
Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Cordyline australis 'Burgundy Spire' (Cabbage tree 'Burgundy Spire') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Roof terrace, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or light shade in shelter. Under glass, grow in loam-less or loam-based compost in bright, filtered or indirect light. Water moderately, sparingly in winter. Tends to retain bottom leaves.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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