Cryptomeria japonica

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Japanese Cryptomeria

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

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 evergreen shrubs. Fire prone don't plant near home.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.