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Dracaena marginata

Red-Edged Chevron Plant

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Mark Bender/Memoli

 

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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.