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Intermediate
skill rating |
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4m
max. spread |
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8m
max. height |
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20-50 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Dracaena draco
Other names: Dragon tree, Dragon's blood tree
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Genus: Dracaena
Species: D. draco - D. draco is a sparsely branched, evergreen tree with sword-shaped leaves and panicles of greenish-white flowers (on mature trees only) in summer followed by orange-red fruits in autumn.
Dracaena draco is: Evergreen
Flower: Green, White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Orange-red in Autumn
Fragrance: Mature trees have scented flowers.
Tree shape: Single stemmed palm, cycad or tree
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Dracaena draco (Dragon tree) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Conservatory, Foliage only, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Plant inside in loam-based potting compost in full light and shade from hot sun and with moderate humidity. Tolerant of low light levels indoors.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1) |
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Question from
Terry Searle
My Dracaena draco was kept in my garage over xmas but has become frost damaged. The leaves are brown and pull away easily and an area of stem is rotted and damaged. If I cut it off below the damage, will it regrow?
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- Replies: 4
- Posted: Wed. 18th April 2012 08:54
- Last reply: Tue. 22nd May 2012 11:14
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