Dracaena draco
Dragon Tree
Description
This evergreen is similar to a palm tree and will grow 30' high x 20' wide. It produces clusters of green/white flowers on the end of the branches and also produces orange berries. It has a very distinct appearance when mature.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Indoor, Park
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.