Red Star Cordyline
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Red Star Cordyline highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 9-11
Tall Burgundy Burst of Color - Red Star Cordyline!
- Year-Round Burgundy Foliage
- Tropical Broadleaf Evergreen
- Tall Starburst-Style Growth
- Upright Sword-Like Leaves
- Tolerates Wet Soil
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- White Flowers in Spring
- Pollinator Friendly!
- Also Known As Hawaiian Ti Plant or Cabbage Palm
- Great Container & Garden Accent
- Annual in Cooler Climates
- Salt & Drought Tolerant Once Established
You’ll be thrilled with the dramatic beauty of Red Star Cordyline (Cordyline australis 'Red Star') and its incredible burgundy-red year-round foliage! Use as an outstanding specimen plant throughout warm climate landscape and planters!
Growing as an upright burst of colorful, sword-like blades, these retain their hue year-round! Also known as Hawaiian Ti plants, Red Star Cordyline is a fantastic color update that will certainly turn heads!
In spring, white blossoms form and call pollinators from far and wide! The white spikey flower heads are quite unusual and create a brilliant contrast to the foliage.
A broadleaf evergreen in warmer climates, those in northern gardeners can take advantage of this exotic beauty as a thriller and focal point annual, or Cordyline can be brought into a greenhouse or enclosed patio for the winter months!
How to Use Red Star Cordyline In The Landscape
A shock of color for the garden or in containers, these small shrubs can be grown on porches or balconies or as accents around pools or patios for color as well as low privacy! The burgundy leaves add intense color and texture that can’t be ignored.
For an exotic foundation or border plant, long rows or clusters of these plants draw the eye! Create low growing privacy around seating areas and outdoor rooms, or as property definition that brings formal form and high style to your landscape!
Tolerant of salt and salty wind, these can handle roadside conditions and work beautifully along a driveway. Also, these can be quite drought tolerant and even handle wet soil fantastically, so utilize around water features, streams or ponds!
Use as a fantastic focal point and specimen plant, especially when mixed with green broadleaf evergreens or skirted with cascading groundcovers. Tuck into a mixed border or as a thriller plant throughout garden beds to inject year-round color!
#ProPlantTips For Care
For those in warm USDA growing zones of 9 through 11, these tropical beauties tolerate full sun or even partial shade! In the more intense heat of the hotter climates, these will appreciate some afternoon relief from the heat. Northern gardeners can use Cordyline as an annual.
Plant in a moist, fertile site that has well-drained soil and you’ll see fantastic, structural growth as these grow to an impressive 8-10 feet in height and 4 to 5 feet in width. Maintain a moderate, yet consistent moisture throughout the year for best results. Once established, Cordyline can even tolerate wet soil.
Being easy care and low maintenance, you'll enjoy the convenience these broadleaf evergreens provide as well as the shock of color and texture year-round!
Red Star Cordyline will provide an amazing color burst for landscape or container gardens, so be sure to order this unique plant before it sells out at NatureHills.com!
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