Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
California
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
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
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Toyon
In German
Drachenbaum
Toyon
In French
dragonnier
Toyon
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Toyon
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Toyon
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Toyon
In Latin
draco ligno
Toyon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Dragon Tree and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Toyon. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Toyon 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 Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Toyon
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Toyon Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Toyon are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Toyon
Care of Dragon Tree and Toyon 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 Toyon pruning is done . In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.