Japanese Cedar. A dwarf flat-topped, round coniferous bush with green leaves turning reddish purple in winter. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 75cm. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Compressa’
A dwarf flat-topped, round coniferous bush with green leaves turning reddish purple in winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Cryptomeria |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Compressa' |
| Common Name | Japanese Cedar |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Taxodiaceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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 | |
| Pruning Time | |
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