An evergreen with irregular pyramidal form. Juvenile growth is a light green which ages to a deep, dark green. It maintains its dark green color well throughout the winter. Protect from winter wind. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’ Pronunciation- krip-toh-MEER-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 6 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, acidic, high organic soil Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Ginko Craig Hosta – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches anytime; maintain even moisture and fertilize lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add compost to improve aeration and drainage around roots. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Twig blight, spider mites
