Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans'
Plume Cedar, Japanese Cedar
Description
A beautiful form tree, this Cedar is a slow-growing tree, which is irregular and oval-shaped during youth. Its branches are dense with soft, medium green, young form foliage. During the autumn and winter, the foliage changes to a reddish-purple color. While the tree is attractive during youth, it may be open and somewhat straggly as a mature specimen. Rhododendron amkes an especially nice combination evergreen shrub with this tree.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green, Purple
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Constant
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.