Cryptomeria Black Dragon #7

$88.00

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’ is a slow-growing, compact evergreen conifer with a dense, upright-mounded habit. Its foliage is dark green to nearly black, forming soft, needle-like sprays that provide a dramatic, architectural presence in gardens. This cultivar maintains a small, manageable size, making it ideal for rock gardens, container plantings, bonsai, or small landscape accents. ‘Black Dragon’ is highly valued for its striking color, slow growth, and refined form, adding year-round structure and texture to formal or ornamental garden designs.

Hardiness Zones:
USDA Zones 5–8

Mature Size:

Typically 3–5 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide

Slow-growing, dense, upright-mounded habit

Light Requirements:

Full sun to partial shade

Full sun promotes the darkest foliage color and compact growth

Tolerates light shade, but too much shade → slower growth and less dense form

Water Requirements:

Moderate moisture

Prefers well-drained, acidic soil

Regular watering during establishment promotes healthy growth

Once established, moderately drought-tolerant but prefers consistent moisture

Cryptomeria Black Dragon #7

Care Instructions