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Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' - Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'

Japanese Cedar

The blackish green evergreen foliage of 'Black Dragon' Japanese Cedar has an interesting irregular texture on an upright plant. Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' is much slower and smaller than C. 'Yoshino', so excellent for smaller spaces.  'Black Dragon' gets its name from its dark green needles that, in shade, almost look black.  This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the mid-1980s by Iseli Nursery, Boring, Oregon.  It is also salt tolerant.

Height

10 Feet

Spread

4 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone

6
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Cut Branches
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Winter Containers
Winter Interest
Structure
Soil Conditions
Average
Exposure
Sun
Tolerance
Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
Green
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