Japanese Cedar. A rounded coniferous tree with soft mid to dark green leaves and brown female cones. Foliage turns purple in winter. Max Height 2m to 4m. Max Spread 2m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans Compacta’
A rounded coniferous tree with soft mid to dark green leaves and brown female cones. Foliage turns purple in winter.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Cryptomeria |
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Species | japonica |
Varietry | 'Elegans Compacta' |
Common Name | Japanese Cedar |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m, 4m |
Family | Taxodiaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
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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