Bring year-round structure to small spaces with Cryptomeria japonica 'Dragon Prince™' (Japanese Cedar 'Dragon Prince'). This compact evergreen conifer forms a naturally tidy, rounded mound with dense, soft-looking, awl-like needles that keep their color through the seasons. It is an easy choice when you want reliable texture and form without constant pruning.

Set it where you can enjoy its crisp outline: along a walkway, near an entry, in a foundation bed, or as a repeating accent in mixed borders. At maturity it typically stays in the 24-36 inch height range, making it a strong fit for smaller gardens and modern landscapes where scale matters. The plant widens gradually and can be allowed to fill in, or lightly trimmed if you want a sharper edge.

Give your plant full sun to part shade for best density. In hotter areas, a little afternoon shade can help reduce stress, but avoid deep shade that can thin the habit. Plant in moist, well-drained soil and water consistently during the first season to establish a deep, resilient root system. Once established, keep an eye on moisture during prolonged dry spells, especially in the warmest zones.

Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist, and allow good air movement around the foliage. Minimal pruning is needed; if desired, shape in late winter to early spring before new growth begins. With a steady, slow growth rate and an inherently uniform form, 'Dragon Prince™' delivers evergreen presence and clean lines in a low-maintenance package.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Evergreen: Yes

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