Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Canary Islands
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Volcanic Islands
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Frost, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Not Available
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Whole plant
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
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DRACAENA draco
ILEX vomitoria
Common Name
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
In Hindi
ड्रैगन ट्री
Yaupon
In German
Drachenbaum
Yaupon
In French
dragonnier
Yaupon
In Greek
Δράκος Tree
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Dragoeiro
Yaupon
In Polish
smok Drzewo
Yaupon
In Latin
draco ligno
Yaupon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Celastrales
Family
Agavaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly? We provide you with everything About Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly. Dragon Tree doesn't have thorns and Yaupon Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Dragon Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Dragon Tree has allergic reactions like Toxic and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand and for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Dragon Tree flower color: White
Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly
Care of Dragon Tree and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.