Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Dragon Lady'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Dragon Lady Holly
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
dragon lady holly
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
dragon lady holly
Buckeye Putzer
In French
dragon lady holly
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
dragon lady holly
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
dragon lady holly
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
dragon lady holly
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
dragon lady holly
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
dragon lady holly
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Dragon Lady Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Lady Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Lady Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Lady Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Lady Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Dragon Lady Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Lady Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Lady Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Dragon Lady Holly flower color: White
Dragon Lady Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Dragon Lady Holly and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dragon Lady Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Lady Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.