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CRYPTOMERIA
Commonly known as Japanese cedar
Genus of 1 (possibly 2) species of evergreen, coniferous tree from forests in China and Japan.
It was thought that another species C. fortunei might be endemic to China but their is no direct evidence. It is seen most widely in the UK in its dwarf forms the most common of which is 'Elegans' which retains its juvenile foliage.
It is one of the few conifers which will withstand coppicing. The timber is extremely fragrant and insect and weather resistant. When buried it turns a dark green which enhances its value.
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Evergreen - monoecious(separate male and female flowers on same plant).
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Conifer
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Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - unlike most conifers, will withstand coppicing back to within 60-90cm (24-36in) of ground level for restoration. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - China, Japan. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus- rich
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Tolerates all - tolerates most well drained soils including chalk.
Buy Varieties of CRYPTOMERIA
CRYPTOMERIA japonica >
Commonly known as: Japanese cedar.
Columnar tree with curved spreading branches
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Elegans' >
Commonly known as: Japanese cedar.
Juvenile feathery foliage, bronze red in autumn & winter
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Elegans Aurea' >
Commonly known as: Japanese cedar.
Attractive yellow-green foliage which does not turn bronze
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Golden Promise' >
Commonly known as: Japanese cedar.
A dense compact habit with striking yellowish new growth
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Sekkan Sugi' >
Commonly known as: Japanese cedar.
Small tree with attractive creamy yellow young foliage
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
