Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
United States, California
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Wood
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
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is 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
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
घाटी ओक
In German
Drachenbaum
Tal Eiche
In French
dragonnier
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Drago
valle del roble
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
vale Oak
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Dolina Oak
In Latin
draco ligno
Oak vallis
Family
Agavaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Valley Oak
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Valley Oak Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Valley Oak are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Valley Oak
Care of Dragon Tree and Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.