Cordylines are unlike conventional shrubs or palms so it can be confusing to know how to prune them, if at all. Pruning generally should be limited to removing dead leaves and spent flowers. Where plants have been hit by hard frost they should be cut back hard, as you have done, in spring.In this regard, how do you cut a Cordyline?
You can chop the Cordyline back to any point you wish and new shoots will form just below the cut. I angled it slightly to let water run off and used a saw, it is incredibly easy to cut through. You could cut right down at the base and it will reshoot, almost always with multiple growing points.
Also, can Can Cordyline? Cordyline australis 'Can Can' is a very striking evergreen clump forming variety. It is stands out from other Cordylines due to the unique colour of its weeping foliage. As the leaves mature they change colour to bright green-silver with a complimenting cream edged variegation.
One may also ask, can you cut back Cordyline australis?
If you cut your Cordyline Australis back to approximately six to eight feet from ground level Brian the Cordyline will then usually produce new shoots just below where you have cut back the stem.
How tall will a Cordyline grow?
It reaches a mature height of around 4 metres (13 feet). If you want to grow more tender varieties such as Cordyline marginata, C. stricta and C. fruticosa you should plant them in containers, so they can be moved indoors or into a heated greenhouse in winter.
How do you move a large Cordyline?
Moving your Cordyline in an ideal world before moving a big plant the autumn before you should dig a trench around the plant and back fill with good compost and then in the following summer you dig up the plant,taking as large as root ball as possible.How do you look after a Cordyline?
Outdoor Care - Make sure the plant has evenly moist soil and partial shade to full sun.
- Provide ti with approximately 1 inch of water every week that it doesn't rain, as the plant grows naturally in areas with high rainfall.
- Water the plant with a hose or soaker to keep the foliage dry.
How quickly do Cordyline australis grow?
Seed - pre-soak for about 10 minutes in warm water and sow in late winter to early spring in a warm greenhouse[78, 164]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 25°c[164].How do I protect my Cordyline in the winter?
Prevent winter damage by tying up the foliage to reduce wind damage to the leaves and prevent water collecting around growing points and so causing rotting. In areas prone to severe winters, wrap the trunk with layers of fleece and place a 15cm (6in) layer of mulch, such as bark, over the root area.How do you replant a Cordyline?
If your soil is very clayey, when replanting your cordyline we'd suggest you only dig a shallow hole and mound a quality good draining soil up around the root ball. If you plant it too deep in clay soil the hole will act like a bucket and just hold the water.How do I save my Cordyline?
tip the plant from the pot, cut off app 1/4 of 2 opposing sides of teh root ball, and cut off 1/4 to 1/3 off the bottom of teh root ball then repot it adding new potting mix into teh bottom first then the sides tamp the mix down a bit i use my fingers to prevent as much settling as possible.Why is my Cordyline going brown?
A common problem with Cordyline and almost all indoor houseplants is what we call “tipping” or simply the tips of the leaves drying out and turning brown. This can be caused by a number of factors including over-watering, chemical burn from too much fertilizer, Root rot and dry stagnant air.Why are the leaves on my Cordyline going yellow?
Incorrect watering, including a lack of regular watering or repeatedly allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings, can lead to leaf tip and margin burning. Too little water can also cause stunted growth and leaf yellowing and drop.How do I get rid of Cordyline australis?
If you're going to tackle it yourself i recommend cutting away the foliage to leave a stump and then dig a trench around the stump. Use a sharp spade to cut the roots all the way around the stump. If you wait until late September you can replant the root cuttings and make more phormiums..Will Cordyline grow back?
Like most tropical foliage plants, cordylines benefit most from regular misting. Dracaenas can also be cut back in this way, when they become too tall and straggly. This cordyline was left with a longer stem after cutting back because it is a background plant and needs height.Do Cordylines have big roots?
The root structure of Cordyline australis consists of a large rhizome (food storage organ) and fibrous roots, this below ground structure is in excess of 25 per cent of the whole biomass of the plant. Unfortunately Cordyline australis resent their root ball being disturbed and are therefore difficult to transplant. 
