Cryptomeria Black Dragon

Cryptomeria Black Dragon offers dark green foliage arranged in irregular cloud-like tiers. Its irregular upright, layered habit makes it a useful choice for specimen, accent, screen, asian-style garden. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: average; moist, well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 8–12 ft tall by 4–6 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 5–9
• Mature height: 8–12 ft
• Mature width: 4–6 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen conifer
• Bloom / feature color: Deep green to near black-green
• Bloom / interest season: Year-round
• Water: Average; moist, well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Irregular upright, layered
• Landscape uses: Specimen, accent, screen, Asian-style garden
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.