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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.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenMid- to deep green, narrowly wedge-shaped leaves 0.5-1.5cm (¼-½in) long.
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Height25m (80ft) -
Spread6m (20ft)
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ConiferBrown solitary female cones 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long. Male cones, 1cm (½in) long are clustered at the shoot tips.
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Tree
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesOrnamental barkDevelops thick, fibrous, red-brown bark
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originJapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shape
Acicular(see photos above) -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richTolerates allTolerates most well drained soils including chalk.
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Tree ShapeConicalOr columnar.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Cryptomeria japonica - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Buy Varieties of CRYPTOMERIA
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Araucarioides'
Japanese cedar
dense needles on slender branches
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Elegans'
Japanese cedar
juvenile feathery foliage, bronze red in autumn & winter
Gift-wrapping available
£13.50 each
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Elegans Aurea'
Japanese cedar
attractive yellow-green foliage which does not turn bronze
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Golden Promise'
Japanese cedar
a dense compact habit with striking yellowish new growth
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Sekkan Sugi'
Japanese cedar
small tree with attractive creamy yellow young foliage
Gift-wrapping available
£20.00 each
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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
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
