Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans'
Plume Cedar, Japanese Cedar
Description
A beautiful form tree, this Cedar is a slow-growing tree, which is irregular and oval-shaped during youth. Its branches are dense with soft, medium green, young form foliage. During the autumn and winter, the foliage changes to a reddish-purple color. While the tree is attractive during youth, it may be open and somewhat straggly as a mature specimen. Rhododendron amkes an especially nice combination evergreen shrub with this tree. Fire prone don't plant near home.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green, Purple
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Constant
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.