{"product_id":"dracaena-marginata","title":"Madagascar Dragon Tree - Dracaena marginata","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\u003eMadagascar Dragon Tree - Dracaena marginata\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as \u003cem\u003eDracaena marginata\u003c\/em\u003e, this is the narrow leaved dragon tree grown for its thin, grey, sinuous stems and the tufts of arching, red edged foliage held at their tips. It reads as sculpture rather than shrub, which is why designers use it where a plant has to hold a vertical line in a courtyard or against a rendered wall without spreading sideways. It asks for very little water and almost no pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Madagascar Dragon Tree\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem Character\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each cane bends and forks in its own direction, so no two plants make the same shape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Thrift\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fleshy roots store moisture, and established plants go long dry spells without complaint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e: The root system is compact and non invasive, safe beside pools, paving and services.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs in full sun through to bright filtered shade, including under a pergola.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Litter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sheds only the occasional lower leaf, which matters in pool surrounds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clean habit and minimal leaf drop make it one of the safer choices near water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard and Atrium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tolerates reflected heat off walls and paving in enclosed spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Containers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow growth means it will sit in the same pot for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handles salt laden wind and sandy soil in frost free coastal positions.\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early autumn, in frost free positions only\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining sandy or gritty soil, as stems rot in heavy wet clay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once a week for the first two months, then taper off to occasional deep soakings. Mulch the root zone but keep the material well clear of the stems, which are prone to collar rot if kept damp.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4m outdoors in frost free areas, less in containers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\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 Madagascar and nearby Indian Ocean islands\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant, small white and rarely produced outdoors\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795272204574,"sku":"ND-0633-400MM","price":900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":59795272237342,"sku":"ND-0633-45L","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":59795272270110,"sku":"ND-0633-100L","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/e1zPlmIKh69fbqJ8SZMM-_lWZh51JB.jpg?v=1787312129","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/dracaena-marginata","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}