Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Medium
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
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
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
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
भोज पत्र
In German
Drachenbaum
Birke
In French
dragonnier
Arbre de bouleau
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
bétula
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Brzoza
In Latin
draco ligno
Caerulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Birch
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Birch Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Birch are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Dragon Tree and Birch
Care of Dragon Tree and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.