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
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
15
Cryptomeria japonica Black Dragon #7 3-4'
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Branches
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Deer Resistant
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Evergreen
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Winter Containers
Winter Interest
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Structure
Soil Conditions
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Average
Exposure
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Sun
Tolerance
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green
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