Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Canary Islands
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
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
Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Unknown
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
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
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
SERENOA repens
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Saw Palmetto
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Serenoa
In German
Drachenbaum
Sägepalme
In French
dragonnier
Serenoa repens
In Spanish
Drago
Serenoa repens
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Serenoa
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Serenoa repens
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Serenoa
In Latin
draco ligno
Serenoa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Serenoa Hook. f.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Saw Palmetto
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Saw Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Saw Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saw Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Saw Palmetto Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Saw Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Saw Palmetto are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
- Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Saw Palmetto
Care of Dragon Tree and Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.