Dragons Blood Tree, Dracaena draco, amazing iconic tree
The Dragon's Blood Tree, Dracaena draco is one of the world's iconic trees and is from the Canary Islands (similar climate to Adelaide). It lives for hundreds of years and is very drought tolerant and thrives in Adelaide. There are fine old specimens in old suburbs and in gardens of old mansions. It is the emblem of Waite Arboretum. It has succulent long strappy leaves and red sap which used to be used as varnish for violins - hence "dragon's blood". It has become popular in landscaping in rece