Japanese Cedar. A coniferous tree with creamy yellow leaves turning almost white in winter and brown female cones. Max Height 3m to 8m. Max Spread 2m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Sekkan-sugi’
A coniferous tree with creamy yellow leaves turning almost white in winter and brown female cones.
	
	
	Category: Conifers
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Cryptomeria  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | japonica  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Sekkan-sugi'  | 
		
| Common Name | Japanese Cedar  | 
		
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile  | 
		
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 3m, 8m  | 
		
| Family | Taxodiaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 2m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | Slow  | 
		
| Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | yellow, white  | 
		
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | Sheltered site  | 
		
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Specimen  | 
		
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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