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    CRYPTOMERIA
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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 there 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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Ornamental bark
      Develops thick, fibrous, red-brown bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Mid- to deep green, narrowly wedge-shaped leaves 0.5-1.5cm (¼-½in) long.
    • Fully hardy
    • Acicular
    • Height
      25m (80ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Conifer
      Brown solitary female cones 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long. Male cones, 1cm (½in) long are clustered at the shoot tips.
    • Tree
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Tolerates all
      Tolerates most well drained soils including chalk.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Conical
      Or columnar.
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      25m (80ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
      		  
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    Cryptomeria japonica - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    Varieties
    CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Araucarioides'
    Dense needles on slender branches
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £22.00
    CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Elegans'
    Juvenile feathery foliage, bronze red in autumn & winter
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
    CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Golden Promise'
    A dense compact habit with striking yellowish new growth
     
    2 Litre
    £16.50
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    Small tree with attractive creamy yellow young foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £20.00

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    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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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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