Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'

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Common name: Black Dragon Japanese Cedar, Black Dragon Japanese Cryptomeria

Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress)

Distribution: Cultivated

Hardiness: -20 - 30 F

Life form: Evergreen tree

Foliage characteristics: Dark green needles.

Bark characteristics: Exfoliating, orange-brown.

Average height: 5-10'

Cone characteristics: Small cones.

Structure: Broad pyramidal

Description: This Japanese cedar cultivar takes its name from its darker than average needles that can look almost black in the shade.

Links: American Conifer Society • GRIN Taxonomy - Simple Query Species Data

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