Overview

Pterocarpus draco is a plant with a upright habit in the genus Pterocarpus, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pterocarpus draco grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include specimen tree.

About

Pterocarpus draco, commonly known as the dragon gum tree, is an upright deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is best grown as a specimen tree. Its seasons of interest are spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or grafting.

About the genus

Pterocarpus is a pantropical tree genus in the Fabaceae family. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae, and was recently assigned to the informal monophyletic Pterocarpus clade within the Dalbergieae. Most species of Pterocarpus yield valuable timber traded as padauk, usually pronounced or ; other common names are Mukwa (Africa) or Narra (Asia).

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pterocarpus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Pterocarpus draco size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen tree

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pterocarpus draco

Propagation

Seed, grafting

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions