This shrub has upright stems that may be branched and forms a bushy rounded habit. It has large sword-shaped, dark green leaves and the small white flowers appear in a large branched cluster during spring and are followed by orange-red berries.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Dracaena hookerianais naturally found in South Africa growing in forest margins and shrubland in well drained, moist humus rich soil. It prefers a semi shaded to sunny protected position and is frost and drought tender.

This plant is grown for its foliage and is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen. It is also used in subtropical gardens or around water features. It is suitable for coastal regions tolerating some exposure. It establishes in 3 to 4 years and may be used when young in courtyard planter boxes. ID 2111

Dracaena(dra-SEEN-a) hookeriana(huk-a-ree-AH-na)

Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee)