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Black Dragon Japanese Cedar - 2 Gallon
SKU:
2121670
UPC:
014949402238
$64.99
- Light spring growth matures to deep black‑green, forming a dense, textural pyramid.
- Slow-growing evergreen suited to small gardens, Asian or formal designs, and large containers.
- Thrives in full to partial sun; resilient in coastal settings and generally easy to maintain.
- Compact footprint—typically 6–7 ft. tall and 3–4 ft. wide; can ultimately reach about 10 ft.
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’) delivers year‑round drama with luminous lime spring tips that deepen to a rich, black‑green through summer, building a dense, irregular pyramid that reads refined and architectural. Scaled for modern landscapes and small spaces, it shines as a specimen or in grouped plantings, and its dependable, low‑care nature makes it just as at home in borders or large containers as it is anchoring an Asian‑inspired vignette. Provide slightly acidic, well‑draining soil and steady moisture during establishment, then enjoy enduring structure with minimal effort.
Plant Description
Evergreen conifer with light green spring flush that matures to deep black‑green; forms a dense, irregular pyramidal outline with layered, finely textured branching.
Foliage & Color
Soft, awl‑like sprays emerge bright and fresh, darkening to a saturated black‑green that provides striking contrast to maples, azaleas, and light‑toned evergreens.
Form & Habit
Naturally slow‑growing, upright‑pyramidal habit with a compact footprint—ideal as a single specimen or in rhythmically spaced repeats.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun; morning sun with light afternoon shade is suitable in hotter exposures.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a broad root system; once established, reduce frequency and water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Soil Requirements
Prefers fertile, slightly acidic, well‑draining soil enriched with organic matter; avoid chronically wet or compacted sites.
Growth & Size
Typically reaches about 6–7 ft. tall and 3–4 ft. wide; may ultimately mature near 10 ft. tall in favorable conditions.
Special Features
Attractive bark; easy‑care once established; tolerant of coastal exposure; generally rabbit resistant.
Landscape Uses
Excellent as a small evergreen specimen, in Asian or formal English compositions, for textural hedging, privacy accents, borders, and large container displays.
Care Instructions
Feed with an acid‑formulating fertilizer before spring growth. Maintain a mulch ring to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature (keep mulch several inches from the trunk). Pruning is rarely needed—tip‑prune only to refine outline.
- Light spring growth matures to deep black‑green, forming a dense, textural pyramid.
- Slow-growing evergreen suited to small gardens, Asian or formal designs, and large containers.
- Thrives in full to partial sun; resilient in coastal settings and generally easy to maintain.
- Compact footprint—typically 6–7 ft. tall and 3–4 ft. wide; can ultimately reach about 10 ft.
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’) delivers year‑round drama with luminous lime spring tips that deepen to a rich, black‑green through summer, building a dense, irregular pyramid that reads refined and architectural. Scaled for modern landscapes and small spaces, it shines as a specimen or in grouped plantings, and its dependable, low‑care nature makes it just as at home in borders or large containers as it is anchoring an Asian‑inspired vignette. Provide slightly acidic, well‑draining soil and steady moisture during establishment, then enjoy enduring structure with minimal effort.
Plant Description
Evergreen conifer with light green spring flush that matures to deep black‑green; forms a dense, irregular pyramidal outline with layered, finely textured branching.
Foliage & Color
Soft, awl‑like sprays emerge bright and fresh, darkening to a saturated black‑green that provides striking contrast to maples, azaleas, and light‑toned evergreens.
Form & Habit
Naturally slow‑growing, upright‑pyramidal habit with a compact footprint—ideal as a single specimen or in rhythmically spaced repeats.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun; morning sun with light afternoon shade is suitable in hotter exposures.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a broad root system; once established, reduce frequency and water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Soil Requirements
Prefers fertile, slightly acidic, well‑draining soil enriched with organic matter; avoid chronically wet or compacted sites.
Growth & Size
Typically reaches about 6–7 ft. tall and 3–4 ft. wide; may ultimately mature near 10 ft. tall in favorable conditions.
Special Features
Attractive bark; easy‑care once established; tolerant of coastal exposure; generally rabbit resistant.
Landscape Uses
Excellent as a small evergreen specimen, in Asian or formal English compositions, for textural hedging, privacy accents, borders, and large container displays.
Care Instructions
Feed with an acid‑formulating fertilizer before spring growth. Maintain a mulch ring to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature (keep mulch several inches from the trunk). Pruning is rarely needed—tip‑prune only to refine outline.
