{"product_id":"dracaena-ellenbeckii","title":"Dracaena ellenbeckii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDracaena ellenbeckii\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the fine leaved, clumping dracaena from the dry woodlands of East Africa, grown for a vertical thicket of slender canes topped with narrow dark green foliage. \u003cem\u003eDracaena ellenbektii\u003c\/em\u003e is used where a designer wants the upright rhythm of bamboo without the running roots, the water demand or the litter. It suckers into a tight colony rather than sprawling, which makes it a dependable structural mass in courtyards and hot narrow beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Dracaena ellenbeckii\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Line\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slim upright canes give height and repetition in beds too narrow for a shrub with real width.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely Low Water\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adapted to seasonally dry African woodland, it holds condition through long dry spells once rooted.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClumping Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spreads by short suckers into a contained colony instead of running through a garden.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and Reflected Glare\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handles western walls, paved surrounds and rooftop planters that scorch softer foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Litter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sheds very little, which matters beside pools, entries and paved courtyards.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single mature clump reads as a sculptural element against rendered or stone walls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated Mass Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spaced along a driveway edge or podium bed it delivers a modern, low maintenance rhythm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Container Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e: The contained root system suits generous pots on terraces and balconies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Tropical and Arid Style Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sits naturally alongside agave, aloe, sansevieria and crushed rock mulch.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 to 1.2m for a continuous soft screen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2m as separated specimens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring through summer while soil is warm; avoid cold wet winter soil in southern states\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is the single non negotiable. Sandy or gritty soil, raised beds or free draining potting mix. Wet feet in winter is the usual cause of failure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately for the first few months, then taper off sharply; this plant fails from too much water far more often than too little. A gravel or pebble mulch keeps the crown dry and suits the look.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2.5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2m as the clump fills out\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright filtered light\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry woodland of eastern Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and Tanzania\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream flowers, insignificant against the foliage\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"90L","offer_id":59795367297310,"sku":"ND-0630-90L","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/6fUZ80gczsoieICIJqQiu_Hg9tVGB1.jpg?v=1787314319","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/dracaena-ellenbeckii","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}