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Dracaena Marginata (Madagascar Dragon Tree): Outdoor Survival in Dublin?

A gardener in Dublin had a strange plant in the back garden, wanted to check if it's safe for young children.

What's this plant

Expert Opinion

The plant looks like Dracaena marginata, but the expert doubted it grows outdoors in Dublin (damaged under 40°F). They suggested asking locally if dracaenas grow there.

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