Japanese Cryptomeria
Cryptomeria japonica
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Japanese Cryptomeria grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.