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A mature Dragon Tree (Dracaena marginata) growing in a residential garden bed

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Missouri Botanical Garden, NC State Extension

Dragon Tree

Dracaena marginata · Perennial

Dragon Tree is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 15–20 ft × 3–10 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect yellow and white blooms in spring and summer. It stands up well to dry soil, heat and humidity and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
10-12
Sun
Part shade
Water
Medium
Mature size
15–20 ft × 3–10 ft
Maintenance
Low
Soil
Well-drained, Moist
Bloom color
Yellow, White
Bloom season
Spring, Summer
Tough against
Dry soil, Heat, Humidity, Poor soil
Toxic to
People
Native to
Madagascar, Mauritius

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