Hey guys, I was looking at some random plants online, and I found this tree, the Dragon's Blood Tree. As far as I'm concerned, it's got to be one of the coolest looking trees I think I've seen in a long time. Dragon's Blood Tree (Image) Anyway, the unfortunate thing is that it takes 10 years before it begins it's unique branch growth. I was wondering if there was any way to speed this up. If I had the most amazing soil on the entire planet, would I still have to wait 10 years? Or could I maybe cut it back to 6 years? Thanks!!! Todd (Zone 10b)
Not really, no. You could buy a mature one but it would be very expensive. The scientific name (should help find it at nurseries) is Dracaena draco; it is native to the Canary Islands and adjacent western Morocco.
The true Dragon blood tree is Dracaena cinnabari not draco that is called the dragon tree. close but not the same. cinnabari is not avalable except in seed. I too am looking for this for my conservatory
Yup you are right Ben! Dracaena draco is entirely a different plant from D. cinnbari. I have known that they grow in a dry climate. Is it true?
Both species produce "dragon's blood"; the tree in the original poster's photo link is Dracaena draco and this is also much the more readily available species.
