Species: Cryptomeria japonica

(krip-to-may'ri-ah ja-pon'i-kah)

Cryptomeria japonica

Japanese Cryptomeria; Japanese Cedar

Found on Course Walks

Evergreens with Scales

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

There are over 30 cultivars below are a selection of some of the most interesting/common. Here is a link to all the varieties cultivated in the US: http://horttech.ashspublications.org/content/10/2/252.full.pdf

'Black Dragon', 'Globosa Nana', 'Lobbii', 'Radicans', 'Yoshino'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50' - 60; (spread 20' - 30')

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: pyramidal or conical

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 6a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: full sun / light shade; needs protection from wind

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

leaf blight; leaf spot; dieback

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to Japan

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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