Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Dracaena Marginata
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Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
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 As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Black Cherry
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Drachenbaum
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
dragonnier
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Drago
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
draco ligno
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Dragon Tree and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Black Cherry. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Black Cherry
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Black Cherry Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Black Cherry are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Black Cherry
Care of Dragon Tree and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.