Dragon Tree
Dracaena Draco
Overview
Dracaena draco, commonly called Dragon Tree, is an iconic, slow-growing evergreen. It reaches up to 20 ft tall with a striking umbrella-like canopy up to 10 ft wide. This sculptural tree presents gray bark, green sword-shaped leaves, and in mature specimens (>10 years), small white flowers. Its drought tolerance and dramatic silhouette make it an excellent focal point in xeriscapes. Zones 9-11; prefers full sun to partial shade.
Sun FullWater Very LowZones 10–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 10–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Agavaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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