If the leaves are coming only from the base, its not a Cordyline.

Strelitzia reginae maybe?

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"fourmations" wrote in message
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hi all

i have a huge green cordyline type plant
thats "leaves" are about 8' now and have a big spread

can i trim the leaves? at an angle?

I believe you can only remove the leaves
thus leaving the base baldy?

this plants leaves seem to come from underground
whereas my genuine cordys have a short trunk

any advice

regds

niall