Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Canary Islands
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, 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
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Bark, 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
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
SALIX alba
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
White Willow
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
White Willow
In German
Drachenbaum
Oiite Oilloo
In French
dragonnier
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Drago
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
smok Drzewo
wierzba biała
In Latin
draco ligno
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Agavaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and White Willow
Season and care of Dragon Tree and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Dragon Tree and White Willow Physical Information
Dragon Tree and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and White Willow are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and White Willow
Care of Dragon Tree and White Willow 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 White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.