A tall, columnar evergreen conifer native to Japan with soft, feathery foliage that ranges from green to bronze-red depending on season and cultivar. Highly valued as an ornamental timber tree and specimen plant in temperate gardens.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–55′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 6aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 8b
pH Range
5.57
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterSpringSummerFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
climax
Native Range
Japan
Function & Care
biomass/mulchfiberwindbreak
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
'Elegans' is a popular cultivar with softer, finer foliage that turns bronze-purple in winter; 'Compacta' offers a dwarf, dense form suitable for smaller gardens.
