Cryptomeria japonica
Japanese Cedar

Description

General: This is a stately and graceful conifer growing to 50-60' in height and 20-30' in width. It is single stemmed and conical in shape.

Leaves: Bright green in summer, turning slightly bronze in winter, especially in windy locations. They grow in a spiral arrangement along the stems and are evergreen.

Fruit: Cones, approximately 1/2" in diameter growing on the end of the stems.

Bark: Beautiful cedar-like bark, reddish brown, visible through branches in older specimens.

Culture

Growing Conditions: Likes sunny to part-sun locations, a rich , light acidic soil with plenty of moisture preferred.
Maintenance: Virtually maintenance free.

Transplanting: Balled and burlapped anytime, except when in new growth.

Hardiness
Zone 5 to 8

Experience at Great Hill

Even though we are on the northern boundary for this plant's hardiness tolerance, we are able to grow it without dieback most years. We recommend growing it in a location that is not exposed to high wind.


Attributes
We love this tree. We use them in large groups as a great background and screen in our Japanese garden. Because of its beauty it can also be used as a single specimen.