Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Cryptomeria Black Dragon is a slow-growing evergreen with unique upright foliage. It is perfect for mixed borders and foundation plantings. Depending on full sun or shade, it can grow to 10 feet or more, depending on full sun to shade. This conifer is drought tolerant, relatively low-maintenance, and does not tolerate excessive pruning.
Common Name |
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon'
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Shrubs
Trees
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
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Genus
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Cryptomeria
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Family
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Cupressaceae
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Order
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Pinales
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
68°F
to 95°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' to thrive is between 60% and 80%. |
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
60 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
Deep Green
Dark Green
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' Native Region |
Find out where the Cryptomeria japonica 'Black dragon' plant originated. |
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Country |
China
Japan
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