Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
SKU
03535
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.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
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| Botanical Pronunciation | krip-toh-MER-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 6 to 7 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; ultimately 10 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia); Abelia (Abelia); Loropetalum (Loropetalum) |
Provide 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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