Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkans Sugi'
Japanese Cushion Cryptomeria
Description
In cultivation, the 'Sekkan' is a slow-growing, irregularly shaped shrub to small tree. Its new foliage is a sulfur yellow color, which matures to green. Of the species, it is somewhat more susceptible to sunscald. This is a valuable choice for North and East exposures where an evergreen shrub is desired. It combines well with acid-loving, broadleaf evergreens,such as Rhododendron, in addition to Maples and other deciduous trees or flowering plants.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
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.