Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai-sugi' (Bandai-sugi Japanese Cedar)
Botanical Information
| Family | Taxodiaceae (Cupressaceae) |
| Genus | Cryptomeria |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Bandai-sugi' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - -21 |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1-1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Medium-sized evergreen conifer. |
| ID Characteristic | Dense needle like foliage. |
| Shape | Irregular rounded. |
| Landscape | Courtyard and rock gardens. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in moist well-drained soil in a sheltered location. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
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