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Compact Dragon Tree

Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta'

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Overview

The Compact Dragon Tree, Dracaena fragrans 'Compacta', is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub with a dense, upright form. Thriving best in partial shade, it features rich, dark green leaves that grow compactly around its central stem, reaching up to 6 ft in height and 3 ft in width over time. Ideal for indoor spaces or shaded outdoor areas, it requires minimal watering and offers air-purifying qualities, making it both decorative and functional.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Compact Dragon Tree (Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta') — Thriving best in partial shade; although they grow at a sluggish rate of 2 to 4 inches per year

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2.5 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Compact Dragon Tree (Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta') — Mature specimens reach a height of approximately 4 to 6 feet with a spread of 2 to 3 feet; moderate
Compact Dragon Tree (Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta') — although they grow at a sluggish rate of 2 to 4 inches per year; thriving best in partial shade
Compact Dragon Tree (Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta') — slow-growing evergreen that makes a bold statement in any landscape design
Compact Dragon Tree (Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta') — They gracefully emerge from a central stalk
Compact Dragon Tree (Dracaena Fragrans 'Compacta') — which can lead to root rot.<br><br>Low maintenance and resilient; perennial for half or shade

Photograph: Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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