Japanese cedar
Common Name: Japanese cedar
Genus: Cryptomeria
Species: japonica
Cultivar: Elegans Group
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 200cm
Spread: 175cm
Time to plant seeds: March to May
Valued for its dense solid foliage and rich colouring, this form of the Japanese cedar forms a conical shape that is naturally slow growing and compact, but eventually a medium-size tree. It makes a good architectural shape to team with craggier conifer shapes in a classic heather and conifer garden, but also looks good as a feature in a border. Of all conifers, cryptomerias must have soil that stays moist - they go brown quickly in dry conditions and browned growth is not replaced.
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