Black Dragon Japanese Cedar – Live Evergreen Conifer | 2 Gallon Pot Plant | Cryptomeria japonica | Compact Privacy Tree

Add bold texture and year-round evergreen beauty to your landscape with Black Dragon Japanese Cedar, a distinctive conifer prized for its dense, dark green foliage and naturally compact pyramidal form. This striking Cryptomeria cultivar develops rich, almost black-green needles with a unique layered appearance, creating dramatic contrast and architectural interest in gardens throughout every season.

Perfect for foundation plantings, mixed borders, specimen gardens, Asian-inspired landscapes, and privacy screens, Black Dragon offers the elegance of a larger evergreen in a manageable size. Its upright habit and dense branching create a lush, refined appearance while requiring very little maintenance. Deer resistant and adaptable to a variety of growing conditions, this exceptional evergreen is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking year-round structure and color.

These healthy plants are shipped established in 2 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
✔️ 2 gallon pot plant
✔️ Compact evergreen conifer
✔️ Healthy, rooted landscape plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Dragon Japanese Cedar
Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a location with good drainage and consistent moisture during establishment. Occasional pruning can be used to maintain a dense, refined shape, though the plant naturally develops an attractive pyramidal form.