California, San Diego County, Coronado
Native to the Canary Islands this unusual tree was planted at The Del prior to the turn of the century where it thrives in our temperate southern California coastal climate.
The Dragon Tree was used as a backdrop in the Marilyn Monroe movie Some Like It Hot, which was filmed at The Del in 1958.
(Entertainment • Horticulture & Forestry) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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The Dragon Tree was used as a backdrop in the Marilyn Monroe movie Some Like It Hot, which was filmed at The Del in 1958.
(Entertainment • Horticulture & Forestry) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.