Dracaena draco

Name: Dracaena draco - 10 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11302j
Price: 75.17 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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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 as it grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Dracaena draco is a hardy plant that will tolerate drought, coastal environments, and moderate frost once established. It 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.

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
Also known as	Canary Islands Dragon Tree, Dragon Tree, Dracena draco Dragon Tree, Dracena draco Plant, Dracena draco, Draco Plant, Draco Tree, Dracaena draco Tree, Dracena draco Tree

Dracaena draco Details

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.