Cryptomeria japonica 'Jindai-sugi' (Jindai-sugi Japanese Cedar)


Botanical Information

FamilyTaxodiaceae (Cupressaceae)
GenusCryptomeria
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Jindai-sugi'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-26 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)-15 - 25
Height4 - 6 m
Spread2 - 3 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeUsed as an accent tree or shrub in rock gardens or as a specimen.
CultivationGrows well under full sun or partial shade in well-drained humus-rich soils of any acidity. Ensure that it is planted in a location that is sheltered from strong winds. Water regularly.
Notable SpecimensVan Dusen Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThin dull-brown bark.
Leaf DescriptionPlump dull needles measuring approximately 1 - 2 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width. Foliage grows along long terminal rosettes from branches.
Fruit DescriptionVery small cones measuring between 2 - 3 cm.
Colour DescriptionDark green needle-like leaves which brown with age. New foliage growth is a bright yellow-green. Mahogany brown cones. Dull brown bark.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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