Cordyline terminalis (L.) Kunth

Scientific Name: Cordyline terminalis (L.) Kunth


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Liliaceae / Cordyline Comm. ex R. Br./ Cordyline terminalis (L.) Kunth

<i>Cordyline terminalis</i> (L.) Kunth
General Information
Usda SymbolCOTE12
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub, Tree,
Native LocationsCOTE12

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Cordyline terminalis (L.) Kunth.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)35
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.7
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim5000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim600
Precipitation, Maximum200
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)18
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)10.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee10
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound35000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Cordyline terminalis</i> (L.) Kunth

<i>Cordyline terminalis</i> (L.) Kunth

<i>Cordyline terminalis</i> (L.) Kunth

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