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Cryptomeria (Japanese Cedar)

Valued for its stately grandeur and its superior, fragrant wood there are many forms, sizes and colors for small, medium and large landscapes. Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides'

With a prehistoric look, this Japanese cedar has long branches with short dark green needles resembling a cord or rope. The sparse branching of the snake-like limbs on young trees thicken with age to form a tall, open, conical tree. It will thrive in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Cryptomeria japonica 'Birodo'

Short, erect, green needles, like the points of a star, cover the tight branches of this slow-growing, dense mound. As cold weather sets in, the foliage gradually changes to a rich, bronzy purple for winter. Tough, trouble free & resistant to grazing animals. An excellent addition to raised garden beds & other close-up spaces, where its character can be seen easily. It will maintain a tight, formal habit without shearing. Protect from desiccating winter winds. Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'

Plants grow vigorously in youth, until they attain a height of 4-6'; then the growth rate slows & plants fill in with more compact foliage & branches. The light-green, new growth ages to a deep, dark-green & in winter maintains the darkest green–almost black–of all Cryptomerias, hence the name. Cryptomeria japonica 'Golden Promise'

Growing 2-3" per year, this dwarf Japanese Cedar has a coarse texture with its small awl-like, bright yellow foliage covering its small globe shape. An excellent choice for the rock garden or in a container on the patio. Provides a colorful accent throughout the seasons. Place in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis'

Has a very tight, compact growth habit with a slightly upright, semi-columnar shape that comes with maturity.  Truly amazing foliage that is bright lime green with new growth being a brilliant white and some very mild bronzing during cold weather.  A great choice for an unusual planting in semi-shaded locations, and does best when given a little protection from hot, afternoon sun. Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Champion'

Dense & compact with a graceful, rounded form, this conifer stands out for its unusual foliage: many curvy branchlets are coated with layers of tightly held, awl-like needles that make them look like woven rope. In winter, the sparkling green foliage may take on handsome bronzy highlights, especially the tips. Adaptable & easy to grow, it prefers sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained, acid soil in an open, sunny site. Cryptomeria japonica 'Rein's Dense Jade'

The unusual texture & rich jade-green of the needles give this handsome form of the species a compelling look during the growing season. Its tightly held foliage, which turns striking purple-bronze in winter, gives branches a well-defined, formal appearance. Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan'

It's the color of this large, dense tree that strikes a fancy in the eye of the beholder. Its full, dense foliage beams out an unsurpassed sulfur-yellow. The upright conifer with regularly ascending branches becomes a broad pyramid. Protect from prolonged heat to avoid sunburn. Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'

Light-green needles spiral around the thick branchlets & form twisted ropes of ringlet-like foliage. A vigorous, densely branched, globe-shaped plant when young. Will develop a leader & a broad, upright habit that makes a dramatic, mid-size impression in the landscape. Cryptomeria Japonica 'Tansu'

A light green, slow-growing dwarf with pointed needles and a coarsely textured, broad upright habit that mimics, in miniature, a jagged mountain outline. A perfect sculptural addition to rock garden or container.  Will exhibit bronze tones in winter and should be protected from cold, dry winter wind. Cryptomeria japonica 'Twinkle Toes'

Has bright yellow new growth that appears to twinkle against the mature green foliage of this irregular upright mound. The color fades to a light green by the end of the season. The small scale foliage makes ‘Twinkle Toes’ a colorful and suitable addition to the rock garden or in containers on the patio or deck. Get our printable 2018 Conifer List, right here!

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