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Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria

Cryptomeria japonica 'Spg-3-014'

Add texture and evergreen color with Dragon Prince. Its rounded, compact habit and stiff, light-green foliage make it a versatile addition to the garden. It thrives in full sun, is cold hardy to zone 6, and fits well in many landscape uses.

Light Needs

Full Sun

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
6a - 9b

mature dimensions

2–3′ high x 3–4′ wide

More About Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria

Bloom/Feature

A rounded, compact, slow-growing evergreen; excellent as a landscape specimen or in a small landscape.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -10°F to 0°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Drought Tolerance, Dwarf, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Water-wise

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Border, Coastal, Container, Low Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Gardens, Woodland Garden

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Feed throughout growing season

Pruning

None Needed

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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