- Black dragon japanese cedar
Botanical name: cryptomeria japonica ‘black dragon’
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 10 ft in height and 5 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Foliage color: green/blue/black
Growth rate: grows 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: gives zen garden vibes
Light needs: 4 – 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: natural irregular pyramid shape
Watering instructions: allow only the first couple of inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use an acidic slow release fertilizer in the spring as soon as new growth begins to emerge
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil
Companion plants: black eyed susan, mums, daylilies, japanese maple
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and petsInvasive species: no
