Japanese, Cedar Seed
Japanese Cedar Seed
- Soft awl-shaped evergreen needles on a narrow, graceful pyramidal form
- Reddish-brown bark peels in long strips for year-round interest
- Grows steadily into a tall, dense privacy screen, windbreak or elegant specimen
- Foliage takes on a bronzy winter tint, and it is a classic for bonsai
Key Attributes
About Japanese, Cedar Seed
For centuries this graceful evergreen conifer has been revered in Japan, and it remains a popular subject for bonsai. Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) has soft, awl-shaped needles, a narrow pyramidal form and attractive reddish-brown bark that peels in long strips. It grows steadily into a tall, elegant specimen or privacy screen, and its foliage often takes on a bronzy tint in winter.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Seedlings are prone to damping off, so use clean pots and sterile mix. Older trees can develop needle blight in wet climates.
Mostly trouble-free. Spider mites can appear on stressed trees in hot, dry weather.
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