Black Dragon Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'

Pronunciation: krip-toh-MER-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #03535
5-9

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Light green spring growth matures to deep black-green in summer and forms a dense, irregular pyramid. An interesting evergreen specimen suitable for a wide range of landscape styles including Asian and formal English gardens. Works well as a small, highly textural tree in smaller spaces and large container plantings.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 6 to 7 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; ultimately 10 ft. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitPyramidal
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Abelia (Abelia); Loropetalum (Loropetalum)
Care InstructionsProvide fertile, slightly acidic, well-draining soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an acid fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Details
Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttractive Bark, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitPyramidal
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Abelia (Abelia); Loropetalum (Loropetalum)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide fertile, slightly acidic, well-draining soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an acid fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.