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Dracaena draco

Other Name Dragon's Blood Tree Location Koroit Botanic Gardens, High Street,, KOROIT VIC 3282 - Property No T11224 File Number T11224 Level State

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Statement of Significance

Contribution to the landscape
Rare or localised

An outstanding example of this native of the Canary Islands. This species is included on the World's Rare & Endangered List. Other fine examples occur in Prahran and Malvern, with smaller specimens growing in the Melbourne and Geelong Botanic Gardens.
In 2004,Wind damage to top foliage.

Measurements: circa 1986
Spread (m): 8
Girth (m): 2.01
Height (m): 5.5
Estimated Age (yrs): 100
Condition: Good

Measurements: 26/01/2004
Spread (m): N-S 8, E-W 10
Girth (m): 2.3
Height (m):7
Estimated Age (yrs): 119
Condition: Good