Botanical Name: Dracaena draco
Common Name: Dragon tree Type of Plant: monocot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, single-trunked plant, becoming sparsely branched with age to form an open irregular canopy; trunk develops fleshy appearance; foliage is clustered at branch tips Height 10-20' (30') Spread 1/2-3/4 Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; grows poorly in full shade Soil tolerates most, including alkaline soils Hardiness hardy (zones 12-24); thrives in warm, dry habitats Morphology: Leaves thick, fleshy, blue-green, sword-shaped, 3'-4' long, arising in whorled clusters at the ends of fleshy branches Flowers white, 1/2-3/4" diameter, in erect 2-3' panicles; summer Fruit a capsule: 3/4-1" long, oval, leathery Propagation: seed Usage: an excellent small accent tree suitable for tropical or desert-style landscape themes; valued for unusual form and dramatic foliage Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak; avoid heavily irrigation unless drainage is excellent Fertilizing as need - very little required Pruning remove old dead leaves and flower stalks Pests/Diseases relatively free; root and crown rot in wet heavy soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Canary Islands Family: Agavaceae Notes: |
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