Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' (Rasen Japanese Cedar)

Michael's Opinion

More a curiosity and a collectors plant than a benchmark or staple plant in the garden. This cultivar has surprised me with its hardiness in the past years and I have seen no winter burn on it as I would have suspected. Its growth is quire contorted and thus the result is a rather odd and unkempt looking specimen.

Botanical Information

FamilyTaxodiaceae (Cupressaceae)
GenusCryptomeria
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Rasen'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-21) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-5) - 30
Height5-7 m
Spread1-2 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionIts spiraling and twisted green foliage provide a beautiful accent plant for the garden.
ShapeNarrow and upright.
CultivationWell drained soil in full sun.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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