Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, 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
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Quercus
In German
Drachenbaum
Quercus
In French
dragonnier
Quercus
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Quercus
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Quercus
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Quercus
In Latin
draco ligno
Quercus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Water Oak
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and Water Oak Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Water Oak are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Dragon Tree and Water Oak
Care of Dragon Tree and Water 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 Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.