Black Dragon Japanese Cedar – Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' Live Plant
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar – Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' Live Plant | Quart Pot | Evergreen Conifer | Compact Landscape Tree
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Back to buying optionsBlack Dragon Japanese Cedar – Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' Live Plant | Quart Pot | Evergreen Conifer | Compact Landscape Tree
Add year-round texture and dramatic evergreen color to your landscape with the Black Dragon Japanese Cedar. This healthy live plant arrives in a quart nursery pot and stands approximately 6–12 inches tall. 'Black Dragon' is a compact cultivar of Cryptomeria japonica known for its soft, light green spring growth that matures into rich, deep black-green foliage during the growing season. Its naturally dense, irregular pyramidal form makes it an excellent choice for specimen plantings, Asian-inspired gardens, foundation landscapes, large containers, and bonsai enthusiasts. You will receive a healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
Please Note: This item cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
✔️ Approximately 6–12 inches tall
✔️ Grown in a quart (4-inch) nursery pot
✔️ Healthy rooted evergreen conifer
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe delivery
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Foliage Color: Light green maturing to deep black-green
Mature Height: 6–10 feet (may vary with growing conditions)
Mature Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant in well-draining soil and keep evenly watered while establishing. Apply mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Minimal pruning is needed, making this low-maintenance evergreen an excellent focal point for landscapes or decorative containers.
