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History: Home > Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Aurea' >
CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Elegans Aurea'
Commonly known as Japanese cedar
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of Origin - Japan
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Height - 6 - 10m (20-30ft)
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Spread - 5m (15ft)
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Conifer
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Evergreen
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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)
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly columnar
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6 - 10m (20-30ft)
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5m (15ft) |
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