Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Dracaena Marginata
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
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
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Juneberry
In German
Drachenbaum
Felsenbirnen
In French
dragonnier
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Drago
Amelanchier
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Amelanchier
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Świdośliwa
In Latin
draco ligno
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Juneberry
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Juneberry Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Juneberry are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Juneberry
Care of Dragon Tree and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.