Japanese Cedar. A coniferous tree with soft bluish green young foliage turning red-brown in winter and brown female cones. Max Height 6m to 10m. Max Spread 2m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans’
A coniferous tree with soft bluish green young foliage turning red-brown in winter and brown female cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Cryptomeria |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | 'Elegans' |
| Common Name | Japanese Cedar |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 6m, 10m |
| Family | Taxodiaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, brown |
| 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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| Maintenance | |
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