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Dragon Tree
شجرة التنين (الدراسينا دراكو) · Dracaena draco
An unusual tree with a dense crown of sword leaves. Its sap turns into red resin.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | شجرة التنين (الدراسينا دراكو) |
|---|---|
| English name | Dragon Tree |
| Scientific name | Dracaena draco |
| Family | Asparagus family (Asparagaceae) |
| Plant type | Slow-growing succulent tree |
| Height | 3 to 10 m |
| Water use | Low |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
March to June
Harvest
Not harvested
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A tree with a thick trunk that branches into stems ending in tufts of grey-green sword leaves.
Where it grows
Planted in gardens in Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, the Eastern Province, Al-Qassim, Hail and Tabuk.
Soil
Needs well-drained soil.
Water and irrigation
Needs little water.
Climate and light
Handles heat and drought.
Propagation
From seeds.
Benefits and uses
- A rare, special shape
- Handles drought
Drawbacks
- Very slow growing
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources: