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Black Dragon Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon'

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Overview

The Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' is a striking, slow-growing conifer with dense, blackish-green foliage. At maturity, it reaches 10 to 15 feet in height and 5 to 10 feet in width, with a conical shape that requires minimal pruning. Perfect as a focal point in smaller gardens or as a privacy screen, this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade with
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — commonly known as Black Dragon Japanese CedarBlack Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — hence the name 'Black Dragon'Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — Perfect as a focal point in smaller gardens or as a privacy screenBlack Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — The foliage retains its deep color throughout the yearBlack Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — with a conical shape that requires minimal pruningBlack Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — dark green foliage that appears almost black+4

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
8–12 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — this hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade with
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — commonly known as Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — hence the name 'Black Dragon'
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — Perfect as a focal point in smaller gardens or as a privacy screen
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — The foliage retains its deep color throughout the year
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — with a conical shape that requires minimal pruning
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — dark green foliage that appears almost black
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — it reaches 10 to 15 feet in height and 5 to 10 feet in width
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — This cultivar is distinguished by its densely-packed
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — The Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' is a striking, slow-growing conifer with dense
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Black Dragon') — and they exhibit a pyramidal to conical shape
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