Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Canary Islands
Types
-
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Amur Maple
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Drachenbaum
In French
érable de l'Amour
dragonnier
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Drago
In Greek
Amur Maple
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Dragoeiro
In Polish
klon amur
smok Drzewo
In Latin
amur acernis
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Aceraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Amur Maple and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Amur Maple and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Dragon Tree
Care of Amur Maple and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.