CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Elegans Aurea'

Commonly known as Japanese cedar

Attractive yellow-green foliage which does not turn bronze
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Soft juvenile foliage. Leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long
  • Height
    6-10m (20-33ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Conifer
  • Tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

CRYPTOMERIA japonica 'Elegans Aurea'

 
  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf shape
    Acicular
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
Cryptomeria japonica - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
6-10m (20-33ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
  

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