Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
American Holly
In German
Drachenbaum
American Holly
In French
dragonnier
American Holly
In Spanish
Drago
American Holly
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
American Holly
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
American Holly
In Polish
smok Drzewo
American Holly
In Latin
draco ligno
American Holly
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Celastrales
Family
Agavaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Tree and American Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and American Holly? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and American Holly. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and American Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and American Holly has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dragon Tree and American Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and American Holly
Season and care of Dragon Tree and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and American Holly Physical Information
Dragon Tree and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and American Holly are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dragon Tree and American Holly
Care of Dragon Tree and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.