Dracaena draco (dragon tree)

Dragon Tree

A hardy succulent tree that can reach up to 25 feet tall and wide.  This tree can be used as a house plant.  Green white flowers bloom in the summer and orange berries follow.  The leaves are stiff and flexible.  If the bark gets bruised or cut red colored sap flows from the bark- this is called Dragon's blood, which can stain wood.

- Plant in full sun or part shade

- Best in clay, loam, sand, or chalk soils

- Water infrequently and deeply (do not let the root zone stay wet or plant will die)

- Drought tolerant

- Deer resistant

- Hardy up to 25 degrees

- Native to Canary Islands