Little Ragu Sweet Bay Cordyline upright shade tree prized for

upright shade tree prized for its deep burgundy foliage and space-saving form

Mature Size: Typically 5 to 7 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide

Watering: Water deeply during the first year and during prolonged dry spells to reduce stress and dieback

If you have the space for a major shade tree

Focal Point: Use as a colorful specimen where fall to winter foliage can stand out against stone

Little Ragu Sweet Bay Cordyline upright shade tree prized forLittle Ragu Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis 'MonRik') Little Ragu Sweet Bay is a compact evergreen bay laurel grown for glossy, aromatic leaves you can harvest for the kitchen while enjoying a tidy, polished look in the landscape. Its naturally dense habit makes it easy to use as a small specimen, a clipped hedge, or a container feature near an entry or patio. Compared with standard bay laurel, it stays more manageable and responds well to shaping for