Dragon's Blood Tree Seeds - Flower Plant

Dragon's Blood Tree is a rare, slow-growing evergreen tree renowned for its distinctive umbrella-shaped canopy, blue-green sword-like leaves, and unique crimson resin known as "dragon's blood." Native to the island of Socotra, it is an exceptional choice for collectors, botanical gardens, xeriscapes, and ornamental landscapes in frost-free climates. The tree thrives in full sun to partial shade with excellent drainage and develops into a striking architectural specimen over time.

Features

• Rare and highly sought-after ornamental tree
• Distinctive umbrella-shaped canopy
• Attractive blue-green, sword-like foliage
• Produces the famous crimson "dragon's blood" resin when mature
• Drought tolerant once established
• Ideal for collectors, botanical gardens, and xeriscapes
• Long-lived, slow-growing specimen tree

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Dracaena cinnabari
• Common Name (US): Dragon's Blood Tree
• Seed Type / Variety: Rare Ornamental Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Slow-growing evergreen tree
• USDA Zones: 10–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March–June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30–90 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C) in warm, well-drained growing medium; soaking seeds for 24 hours before sowing may improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, gritty, or rocky soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 20–40 feet tall, 15–30 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 15–25 feet apart