Overview

Dracontomelon dao is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Dracontomelon, part of the Anacardiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Dracontomelon dao grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.

About

Dracontomelon dao, commonly known as dao or New Guinea walnut, is a bushy deciduous plant from the Anacardiaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, suitable for south, west, east, or north-facing positions. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H3. This cultivar is ideal for architectural features, cottage and informal gardens, banks and slopes, as well as flower borders and beds. Interest in the plant is particularly notable during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by separating offsets in autumn or spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dracontomelon

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Dracontomelon dao size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dracontomelon dao

Propagation

Separate offsets in autumn or spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions