Trees

Cryptomeria japonica 'Spg-3-014'

Dragon Prince Japanese cedar

Dragon Prince™ Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria japonica 'sPg-3-014', specimen planting. Photo courtesy of Star® Roses and Plants, used under its customer promotional photo grant; native photograph extracted from supplier guide and

Dragon Prince is a compact, rounded Japanese cedar with stiff light-green foliage. Its small, dense outline suits borders, low hedges and containers where a finely textured evergreen is wanted. The naturally mounded form needs no routine shaping, making it a useful contrast to upright conifers and large-leaved plants in a mixed planting.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 2–3 ft · Width: 3–4 ft
Water: Medium
Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9

Sizes & prices

#2$125.00

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Compact rounded
Use: Accent; border; container; low hedge; rock garden
Growth rate: Slow

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Species is listed as resistant to deer damage, not deer-proof.
Drought: Established species trees tolerate dry periods, but water during prolonged drought; dwarf and container plants need closer moisture monitoring.
Wet soil: Prefers moist soil with good drainage.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; light green
Cones: Small woody cones; species cones and fallen foliage are not usually a significant litter problem.

Growing & care

Pruning: Usually little shaping is needed. If necessary, shorten stray young shoots to a leafy side branch in early spring, retaining the cultivar's natural outline.
Soil: Rich, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil.
Issues: Allow air circulation; leaf spot and blight can occur. Monitor mites in dry weather.

Sources & photo credits

Southern Living Plant Collection

NC State Extension

www.udel.edu

University of Florida IFAS

University of Missouri Extension

deckersnursery.com

Photo: Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria, photo courtesy of Star® Roses and Plants; extracted native supplier photograph, resized for web. · Star Roses and Plants customer promotional-use photo grant

Image notes: Dragon Prince™ Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria japonica 'sPg-3-014', specimen planting. Photo courtesy of Star® Roses and Plants, used under its customer promotional photo grant; native photograph extracted from supplier guide and resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.