Dracaena marginata
Red-Edged Chevron Plant
Description
This tree is actually grown most of the time as a houseplant. It does best with bright indirect light, fertile well draining soil. It does best with regular watering although it can withstand drought. Cut back on watering during fall and winter. It does not tolerate frost. Leaves are thin, ribbon-like, stiff, with red margins. It can reach 15' tall and 8' wide. This tree gets tall and lanky, and leaf-less on the lower trunk. Prune the tree to the desired height; it will promote more bushiness.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Variegated
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Indoor, Patio
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.