Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree
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Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree
is a Evergreen (foliage year round)
tree with a Mature Height of 6–10 m,
and a Mature Width of 4–8 m.
They have a Slow Growth Rate,
with per annum growth of 0.1–0.3 m per year (extremely slow, long-lived species).
Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree can be used for Feature Tree and Council or Civic Landscapes.
They tolerate Full Sun.
PLANT PROFILE
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.
Mature Height: 6–10 m
Mature Width: 4–8 m
0.1–0.3 m per year (extremely slow, long-lived species)
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)
Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree is Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas..
Does Dracaena draco – Dragon Tree flower?
Not Applicable
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