Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Palms |
Height: | 5.00 m |
Spread: | 3.00 m |
Flowering time: | Summer |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Containers, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Dracaena draco, commonly known as the Canary Islands Dragon Tree, this is a small tree featuring long, sword like leaves. The dark green-grey leaves are borne as a cluster atop a thick and fleshy trunk. When the plant reaches about 10–15 years of age it begins to produce flowers. Fragrant, lily-like, white flowers are borne off flower spikes in summer and are followed by coral-coloured berries. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. Dracaena draco is a hardy plant that will tolerate drought, coastal environments, and moderate frost once established. The Canary Islands Dragon Tree is commonly grown as a specimen, maintained in a large planter, added to a mixed planting where space affords, or included in Mediterranean themed gardens.
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