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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.
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Ornamental barkDevelops thick, fibrous, red-brown bark
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Japan -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenSoft juvenile foliage. Leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long
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Fully hardy
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Acicular
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Height
6-10m (20-33ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Conifer
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Tree
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size6-10m (20-33ft)
5m (16ft)
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Cryptomeria japonica - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- 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
- Tidying young trees in October - 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
