Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
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
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
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
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
boxberry
In German
Drachenbaum
boxberry
In French
dragonnier
boxberry
In Spanish
Drago
boxberry
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
boxberry
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
boxberry
In Polish
smok Drzewo
boxberry
In Latin
draco ligno
Burning
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Boxberry
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Boxberry Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Boxberry are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Boxberry
Care of Dragon Tree and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.