Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree - Evergreen Trees Direct

Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree

Name: Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 26000.00 AUD
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Size: 850MM trunk - Ex Ground

850MM trunk - Ex Ground 2M trunk - Ex Ground Multi trunk - Ex Ground 1M trunk - Ex Ground 1.2M trunk - Ex Ground

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About Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree

Dracaena draco, commonly known as the Dragon Tree, is an architectural evergreen tree originating from the Canary Islands. It has a stout, single trunk that gradually thickens with age, topped by rosettes of stiff, grey-green, sword-like leaves. With time, the crown develops multiple branches, forming a broad, umbrella-like canopy. Mature trees can grow 6–10 metres in height and 4–8 metres wide, although they remain slow-growing for many years. Older specimens often display striking branching silhouettes and thickened trunks with reddish resin, historically called “dragon’s blood.”

This species is extremely slow-growing but remarkably hardy. It thrives in full sun, tolerates poor, sandy soils, and is highly drought tolerant once established. Dracaena draco is evergreen, wind tolerant, and suitable for coastal conditions, but it does not tolerate frost. Minimal maintenance is required, with occasional removal of old leaves the only routine care. Its resilience and unique form make it particularly well suited to dry and exposed sites.

They look excellent when used as specimen feature trees in courtyards, rockeries, or dry landscapes. Dragon Trees are also highly effective in modern architectural gardens, civic spaces, and resorts, where their sculptural form adds a dramatic focal point.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 6–10 m

Mature Width: 4–8 m

Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree is expected to grow 0.1–0.3 m per year (extremely slow, long-lived species).

Frost Tolerance

Is Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree frost tolerant?

Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree is Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas.

Flowering Information

Dracaena draco produces tall, upright panicles of small, creamy-white to greenish flowers in mid- to late summer. While not highly ornamental, the fragrant blooms rise above the branched canopy and are followed by bright orange-red berries that add a subtle seasonal highlight.

Native Information

Is Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree an Australian Native? No

Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree is Native to Native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Cape Verde; iconic feature tree of subtropical Atlantic islands.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, while the colourful berries provide food for fruit-eating birds. The branching canopy also offers sheltered perching spots and creates warm micro-habitats for reptiles and ground-dwelling wildlife in arid-style gardens.

Sunlight Information

Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Dracaena draco performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It is extremely sensitive to poor drainage and may fail in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support its slow, steady growth and exceptional drought resilience.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Dragon Tree

Genus: Dracaena

Botanical Species: Dracaena draco

Family: Asparagaceae

Botanical Name: Dracaena draco

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes

Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree works in an:

Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Succulent / Dry Garden – sculptural planting with cacti, agaves, and drought-style textures.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Select a sunny, frost-free site with free-draining soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower.
Backfill with soil mixed with grit or sand for drainage.
Water deeply after planting and mulch lightly.
Protect young plants from prolonged cold or frost.

Feature Planting: Space 4 – 6 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart

Water during establishment, then reduce to occasional deep watering.
Avoid overwatering; prefers dry conditions.
Remove old leaves for tidiness if desired.

Sandy soils: Excellent performance, well suited to dry coastal areas.
Loamy soils: Strong growth provided soil is well drained.
Clay soils: Unsuitable unless drainage is significantly improved.
Coastal soils: Tolerates salt and wind exposure.
Poor soils: Highly tolerant, though improved soil speeds early growth.

Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree is expected to grow 0.1–0.3 m per year (extremely slow, long-lived species).

Slow Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it requires occasional watering, but once established Dracaena draco develops exceptional drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, windy and coastal environments, maintaining its thick trunk and architectural branching with minimal supplementary watering.