Wanted: A Mature Dragon Tree in Marmion
Not every job starts with a problem that needs fixing. Sometimes a homeowner just knows exactly what they want — and needs someone with the right skills and connections to make it happen.
That was the case in Marmion in March 2026. The client had his heart set on a mature dragon tree (Dracaena draco) at the front of his property. Dragon trees are slow-growing, striking in appearance, and not easy to come by at any meaningful size. Buying one small and waiting decades was not the plan.
The Solution: Find One That Needed a New Home
Rather than sourcing a nursery specimen, Green Surgery did what they do best — they solved the problem practically. The team located another homeowner who was looking to remove their own mature dragon tree. A deal was struck between the two parties, and Green Surgery handled the rest.
What the Transplant Involved
Moving a mature tree is a serious undertaking. Dragon trees have a unique root structure and do not respond well to rough handling. The Green Surgery team planned and carried out the transplant carefully — extracting the tree from its original location without compromising the root ball, transporting it safely, and establishing it in its new home at the front of the Marmion property.
Getting a mature specimen into the ground successfully takes experience. Planting depth, soil preparation, post-transplant watering and support all play a role in whether the tree takes or goes into shock.
The Result
A very satisfied client with exactly the tree he wanted, in exactly the spot he had in mind — mature, established, and ready to become a feature of the property for decades to come.
Thinking About a Tree Transplant or Sourcing a Specific Species?
Whether you want to relocate an existing tree on your property, save a tree someone else is removing, or track down a specific species at a size worth planting, Green Surgery can help. We work across Marmion and Perth’s northern suburbs and have the equipment and know-how to move trees properly.
Call us on 0419 878 190 to talk through what you have in mind.
The information in this post is for general guidance only and may not reflect current local regulations. Readers should verify requirements with the relevant local authority.
Jayson Wilmot is a qualified Perth arborist with more than 10 years of experience in tree pruning, tree removal, and tree care. As the owner of the Green Surgery and team leader, Jayson focuses on helping homeowners and businesses keep their properties safe, healthy, and compliant with local council requirements.
His hands-on experience covers everything from tree preservation and transplanting to managing firebreaks and storm-damage clean-ups. Jayson’s approach is simple — every job should protect both people and the environment.
Outside of work, he enjoys exploring Western Australia’s bushland and sharing practical tips on how to maintain thriving, well-balanced trees across Perth’s suburbs.
