Evergreen Trees (Non-Flowering) – 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