| Botanical name | Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Japanese cedar |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans’ carries short, needle-like foliage which is bluishgreen in summer, turning brownish-purple in cold weather. |
| Uses in landscape design | This tree is useful for screening and windbreaks. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Uses | This tree makes an excellent Christmas tree. |
| Other languages | Japan seder (A) |
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' (Japanese cedar)
- Botanical name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans'
- Common name(s): Japanese cedar
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A fast-growing conifer with a columnar to conical shape. The short, needle-like foliage is bluishgreen in summer, turning brownish-purple in cold weather. It is useful for screening and windbreaks. It makes an excellent Christmas tree.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: krip-toe-MEER-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans’ carries short, needle-like foliage which is bluishgreen in summer, turning brownish-purple in cold weather.
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