Japanese Cedar. A coniferous tree with bright green leaves that spirally twist around the stems and brown female cones. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 2m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Spiralis’
A coniferous tree with bright green leaves that spirally twist around the stems and brown female cones.
	
	
	Category: Conifers
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Cryptomeria | 
|---|---|
| Species | japonica | 
| Varietry | 'Spiralis' | 
| Common Name | Japanese Cedar | 
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile | 
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 6m | 
| Family | Taxodiaceae | 
| Spread | 2m | 
| Growth Speed | Slow | 
| Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar | 
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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