Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Canary Islands
China
Types
Dracaena Marginata
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Wintersweet
In German
Drachenbaum
Wintersweet
In French
dragonnier
Wintersweet
In Spanish
Drago
wintersweet
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
wintersweet
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Wintersweet
In Latin
draco ligno
Wintersweet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Dracaena
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Wintersweet
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Wintersweet Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Wintersweet are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Wintersweet
Care of Dragon Tree and Wintersweet 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 Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.