Dragon's Blood Tree or Dracaena draco Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia

Dracaena draco is a native to the Canary Islands, and can live for up to 600 years in the wild. This tree is over 100 years old. The common name of 'Dragon's Blood Tree' comes from the bright red resin the tree produces. One of the many uses for the resin was the production of a varnish used by violin makers...Dracaena draco fell over in may 2008. the tree will not be lifted back to its former upright position, as the trunk is damaged near the base, and further movement may cause it to snap off. The tree has been fenced off to help protect the branches from damage and reduce soil compaction around the roots...Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia

Add to Cart Download

Filename: Trees-Sydney-Botanical-Gardens-04.jpg
Copyright: © quintinlake.com
Image Size: 3739x2493 / 4.6MB; www.quintinlake.com; Garden Tree Ancient Old age Gnarled Australia NSW New South Wales Botanical Royal Botanic Garden
Contained in galleries: Ancient Trees in the Royal Botanical Garden, Sydney

Dracaena draco is a native to the Canary Islands, and can live for up to 600 years in the wild. This tree is over 100 years old. The common name of 'Dragon's Blood Tree' comes from the bright red resin the tree produces. One of the many uses for the resin was the production of a varnish used by violin makers...Dracaena draco fell over in may 2008. the tree will not be lifted back to its former upright position, as the trunk is damaged near the base, and further movement may cause it to snap off. The tree has been fenced off to help protect the branches from damage and reduce soil compaction around the roots...Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia