Cryptomeria japonica
Japanese Cryptomeria
Description
This Cryptomeria will, in cultivation, become an evergreen that is conical or pyramidal in shape with a straight, central leader. It typically has a narrow crown of pyramidal branches and foliage that is aromatic, dense, and awl-shaped. The reddish, shredding bark of this, Japan's national tree, is particularly attractive, and its foliage may change to a brown-purplish tone during the cold weather. It combines well with other broadleaf evergreen shrubs.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green, Grey Green, Purple
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Constant
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Seascape, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting
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.