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Dragon Warrior™ Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica 'sPg-3-005'
Pronunciation: krip-toh-MER-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #42741
A compact, slow-growing dwarf conifer with an irregular shrub form. Over time develops a pyramidal shape. Foliage color changes through the seasons, with bright green new growths aging to very dark green in summer before turning almost black in winter. A unique specimen for year-round interest in the landscape.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Grows 4 to 6 inches a year; reaches 4 to 5 feet tall, 2 to 3 feet wide in 10 years.
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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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.