Family: Asparagaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Shade-tolerant
  
• Hybridizes with other Cordyline species
  
• Reproduces by seeds and vegetatively
  
• Seeds dispersed by birds and intentionally by people
  
• Able to resprout after cutting

Low Risk Traits:

• Native to temperate climates (may only be a threat at higher elevations)
  
• No reports of naturalization or invasiveness to date
  
• Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
  
• Palatable to animals and humans
  
• Ornamental
  
• Herbicides may provide effective control