Cryptomeria

Cryptomeria offers soft-textured green evergreen foliage and a stately pyramidal form. Its pyramidal tree habit makes it a useful choice for specimen, screen, windbreak. Plant it in full sun to part shade. Water needs: average; moist, well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 30–50 ft tall by 15–25 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Cryptomeria japonica
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• USDA zones: 5–9
• Mature height: 30–50 ft
• Mature width: 15–25 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen conifer
• Bloom / feature color: Green foliage
• Bloom / interest season: Year-round
• Water: Average; moist, well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Pyramidal tree
• Landscape uses: Specimen, screen, windbreak
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.