Drago, Dragon Tree (Dracaena draco)

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Sep 29, 2008

Drago, Dragon Tree
Dracaena draco

Coronado Island, southern California

Thumbnail by palmbob
Post #5611889
Quote
TLeaves Ramona, CA(Zone 9b) Aug 03, 2010

Coronodo is where I first noticed and fell in love with the draco's. The trees there by the hotel Del are amazing. I wonder how old it is. Is there any way to tell?

Post #8017144
Quote
bevoreno Reno, NV Sep 01, 2010

TLeaves- I just so happen to be living in Coronado right now and happened by this very tree about 2 weeks ago. This tree is on the southern side of the Hotel Del Coronado, and there is a plaque that talks about the tree in front of it. If memory serves, according to the plaque I want to say it is a little over 100 years old. Its one of the neatest looking trees I've ever seen- it appears you live in San Diego, you should make the trip over the bridge, grab a bite in Coronado and then go visit this old sucker!

Post #8075821
Quote
TLeaves Ramona, CA(Zone 9b) Sep 05, 2010

Thanks bevoreno. 100 years old is amazing. I had no idea. I see now that these are trees we plant for future generations. It's worth it. I usually get down to Coronodo a few times a year. I'll look for the plaque next time.

Post #8082321
Quote
bevoreno Reno, NV Sep 06, 2010

TLeaves- upon further inspection of the above picture you can see the plaque in front of the tree. Try so see this tree at night if you can, they have lighting inside the tree up high and it looks amazing! Have fun.

Post #8084607
Quote
BayAreaTropics Hayward, CA Jul 30, 2011

Is that the largest Dragon in California?

Post #8725653
Quote
palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Jul 30, 2011

not even close

Post #8725672
Quote
sf_jplant San Francisco, CA(Zone 9a) Dec 19, 2011

I've seen some big Draco's in LaJolla, are they among the biggest/oldest in CA?

Post #8935331
Quote
palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Dec 19, 2011

the largest I think are in Lotusland which is a garden in Santa Barbara, California

Post #8935363
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More PlantFiles Pictures Threads

Go to all PlantFiles Pictures threads
BACK TO TOP