May be considered invasive if not situated where it can spread freely
Shape Upright Primary Foliage Color Green Seasonal Foliage Color Yellow & Orange Flowering Season Spring Flower Color White Berries Purple (medium - large size) Environmental Characteristics Growth Rate Fast Sun Preferences Full Sun Water Preferences Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
Ornamental Characteristics Category Tree Foliage Type Needled Evergreen/Conifer Height 6' - 10' Spread 3' - 5' Shape Conical (with captivating irregularities) Primary Foliage Color Dark Green (almost Black) Seasonal Foliage Color Dark Green (almost Black) Cones Yes
both old and new
Fruit keeps up to six months in proper storage
Black Dragon Japanese Cedar Bouldin Nursery & Greenhouse May be considered invasive ifCryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' Black Dragon Japanese Cedar is a dense, irregular growing but conical evergreen with needle like, green to almost black foliage. New spring growth, however, is light green. Produces tiny, roundish, red brown cones. This beautiful, small specimen tree is best used in rock gardens or large containers. Grows slowly to 5' tall and 7' wide in ten years; takes even longer to reach maturity. *Deer Seldom Browse* Photos