Cordyline obtecta Superstar ‘Albatross’

This cordyline deserves its superstar name. Its single trunk features large, glossy, dark purple-red, almost black leaves that can measure 2.5 to 5 cm across. The species, an endemic of Norfolk Island, can be distinguished from ‘Superstar’ by its distinctly wider leaves. Superstar’ has a growth rate two to three times greater than that of southern cordylines. The plant has an open, tiered form. It can reach a height of 60 to 70 cm. A Super Star.