Dracaena draco
Dragon tree · also Canary Islands dragon tree, Drago, Dragon's blood plant
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Dracaena draco is an evergreen succulent tree with a swollen, upright trunk and a dense, flat canopy. It is known for its grey, scaly bark that bleeds a crimson sap. This species is hardy against drought, extreme heat, and coastal conditions, making it suitable for urban planting, but it requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 420.01%35 yr7.5 in
- 280.02%18 yr3.0 in
Traits
- Form
- Broadleaf
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 10–30 ft
- Canopy spread
- 6–25 ft
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Tolerates
- coastal, salt
- Blooms
- Jun, Jul, Aug
Trunk diameters across every city: median 7.5 in, mean 8.1 in, 90th percentile 18 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests
- Cape Verde Islands dry forests
Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands & Scrub
- Canary Islands dry woodlands and forests
Other Dracaena in the catalogue
5 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
