{"product_id":"black-dragon-japanese-cedar-live-evergreen-conifer-2-gallon-pot-plant-cryptomeria-japonica-compact-privacy-tree","title":"Black Dragon Japanese Cedar - Live Evergreen Conifer in 2 Gallon Pot | Cryptomeria japonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd bold texture and year-round evergreen beauty to your landscape with Black Dragon Japanese Cedar, a distinctive conifer prized for its dense, dark green foliage and naturally compact pyramidal form. This striking Cryptomeria cultivar develops rich, almost black-green needles with a unique layered appearance, creating dramatic contrast and architectural interest in gardens throughout every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for foundation plantings, mixed borders, specimen gardens, Asian-inspired landscapes, and privacy screens, Black Dragon offers the elegance of a larger evergreen in a manageable size. Its upright habit and dense branching create a lush, refined appearance while requiring very little maintenance. Deer resistant and adaptable to a variety of growing conditions, this exceptional evergreen is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking year-round structure and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese healthy plants are shipped established in 2 gallon nursery pots and are ready to thrive in the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 live Black Dragon Japanese Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 gallon pot plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact evergreen conifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy, rooted landscape plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Dragon Japanese Cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cryptomeria japonica ‘Black Dragon’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen conifer tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established potted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; water regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6–10 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a location with good drainage and consistent moisture during establishment. Occasional pruning can be used to maintain a dense, refined shape, though the plant naturally develops an attractive pyramidal form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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