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

Bring year-round elegance and vibrant evergreen color to your landscape with Gyokuryu Japanese Cedar, also known as the Emerald Dragon. This highly desirable Cryptomeria cultivar is prized for its dense emerald-green foliage, refined pyramidal shape, and exceptional ability to maintain its rich color throughout winter without bronzing.

Its naturally symmetrical form and manageable size make it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, privacy screens, specimen gardens, mixed borders, and Asian-inspired landscapes. The soft, feathery foliage provides beautiful texture and structure throughout every season, while its compact growth habit fits perfectly into both small and large landscapes.

Hardy, adaptable, and easy to maintain, Gyokuryu offers outstanding ornamental value with minimal care. These healthy plants are shipped established in 2 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.

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

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Gyokuryu Japanese Cedar
Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica ‘Gyokuryu’
Also Known As: Emerald Dragon Cryptomeria
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer tree
Growth Stage: Established potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet in 10 years
Mature Width: Approximately 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a location with good drainage and provide regular water during establishment. Full sun encourages the densest growth and richest emerald-green foliage color.