Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Cedars
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Pollution, Drought
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
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, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Stem, Tree trunks
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 firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
देवदार एल्म
In German
Drachenbaum
Cedar Elm
In French
dragonnier
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Drago
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Cedar Elm
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Cedar Elm
In Latin
draco ligno
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Cedar Elm 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 Cedar Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm
Care of Dragon Tree and Cedar Elm 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 Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.