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Common Name: Japanese Cedar · Family Cupressaceae

Cryptomeria

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  1. SNAKE JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Araucarioides

    Buy Snake Japanese Cedar online. Embrace a truly unique aesthetic with Snake Japanese Cedar. This fascinating tree boasts a striking prehistoric appearance. Its long, snake-like branches are adorned with short, green needles, creating a mesmerizing texture that sets it apart from all other conifers. This is the perfect choice for anyone looking to add a dramatic and unusual focal point to their landscape.

    As a young tree, Snake Japanese Cedar features sparse limbs that give it a distinctive, open form. As it matures, the branching thickens, eventually forming a tall, elegant conical tree. This natural evolution makes it a dynamic addition to your garden, with a changing silhouette that provides year-round interest and an ever-evolving sense of character.

    This extraordinary conifer is also remarkably easy to grow. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires only well-drained soil to flourish. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Snake Japanese Cedar is a low-maintenance, high-impact choice that will bring a touch of the extraordinary to your outdoor space.

    Starting at $230.00

  2. BIRODO DWARF JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Birodo

    Buy Birodo Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Birodo Dwarf Japanese Cedar features short, erect, green needles, like the points of a star, that cover its dense, tightly spaced branches. As cold weather sets in, the foliage gradually changes to a rich, bronze-purple for winter. Tough, trouble free and resistant to grazing animals, Birodo Dwarf Japanese Cedar is an excellent addition to the landscape, especially in places where its character can be seen easily. Its slow growth speed will maintain a tight, formal habit without shearing. Protect from desiccating winter winds.

    Starting at $100.00

  3. BLACK DRAGON JAPANESE CRYPTOMERIA

    Cryptomeria japonica Black Dragon

    Buy Black Dragon Japanese Cryptomeria online. Black Dragon Japanese Cryptomeria has light green spring growth that matures to deep black-green in summer and forms a dense, irregular pyramid. It is an interesting specimen in most any style landscape including Asian and formal English gardens.

    Starting at $95.00

  4. DINGER DWARF JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Dinger

    Buy Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Looking to add a unique, eye-catching element to your garden? Meet Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar, a standout addition to any dwarf conifer collection! With its rounded, multi-branched shoots adorned with bright green needles, this evergreen beauty is sure to impress.

    Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar produces masses of decorative buds on each tip, creating a full and well-rounded treasure. The vibrant gold-green outer buds provide an added layer of texture, giving this Japanese cedar an extra dimension of appeal.

    Perfect for garden enthusiasts, Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar selection boasts an energetic, whip-like stem pattern that extends in an irregular yet charming fashion. Its medium green foliage graces the plant, which was initially discovered as a witches' broom on a Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' specimen in the Netherlands.

    Dinger Dwarf Japanese Cedar thrives in sun to part shade, requiring decent soil and moderate water. It adds unique texture to your garden and appreciates protection from both desiccating cold winds and harsh winter conditions.

    Add this highly textural, evergreen delight to your garden and watch it become a cherished favorite!

    Starting at $145.00

  5. GOLDEN ELEGANS JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Elegans Aurea

    Buy Golden Elegans Japanese Cedar online. Golden Elegans Japanese Cedar is the perfect addition to breathe life and color into your garden year-round! This striking conifer showcases soft, feathery juvenile foliage that transitions from a lush lime-green in summer to a vibrant lemon-yellow in winter.

    During late winter, the Golden Elegans Japanese Cedar changes into a bright chartreuse display of foliage, bringing a much-needed splash of color to your landscape. This conifer is not only visually captivating but also strong and resilient, featuring cinnamon bark and a gracefully tapering trunk.

    As an upright specimen, Golden Elegans Japanese Cedar stands tall and proud, adding strength and sophistication to any garden. Its robust growth and ability to thrive throughout the seasons make it a reliable and captivating choice for garden enthusiasts.

    Transform your garden into a year-round haven with Golden Elegans Japanese Cedar, and let its dynamic beauty and sturdy presence elevate your outdoor space!

    Starting at $140.00

  6. GIOKUMO JAPANESE CRYPTOMERIA

    Cryptomeria japonica Giokumo

    Buy Giokumo Cryptomeria online. Is a densely pyramidal Japanese cedar with a rapid growth rate. Beautiful deep green coloring all year long with a coppery winter color in exposed areas.

    Starting at $60.00

  7. DWARF GLOBE JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Globosa Nana

    Buy Dwarf Globe Japanese Cedar online. Dwarf Globe Japanese Cedar is a superb selection of Cryptomeria that retains a beautiful dense mounding habit that needs very little maintenance. You can enjoy it as a single specimen or in a group as a filler. Its fine-textured foliage breaks up the bold effects of large-leaved plants. Foliage turns a wonderful rusty red in winter.

    Starting at $65.00

  8. GOLDEN PROMISE DWARF JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Golden Promise

    Buy Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar is a standout addition to any garden! This compact conifer boasts a small globe shape with coarse texture, thanks to its awl-like bright yellow foliage. Perfectly suited for rock gardens, as it provides a stunning splash of color year-round.

    Discovered by Don W. Hatch Nursery in the United Kingdom, Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar showcases light green foliage tipped in bright butter-yellow, creating a striking visual appeal. Its vibrant colors and unique form make it an excellent choice for adding contrast and interest to your garden landscape. Despite its bright, light-colored foliage, this hardy plant is sun-tolerant and thrives in full sun to partial shade.

    To ensure the best growth, plant Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar in well-drained soil. This adaptable conifer is not only easy to care for but also rewards you with an ever-changing display of colors throughout the seasons.

    Enhance your garden's beauty and charm with Golden Promise Dwarf Japanese Cedar, a delightful gem that promises to captivate and inspire!

    Starting at $45.00

  9. GYOKURYU JAPANESE CRYPTOMERIA

    Cryptomeria japonica Gyokuryu

    Buy Gyokuryu Japanese Cryptomeria online. Gyokuryu Japanese Cryptomeria is an interesting irregular pyramidal habit creates a unique silhouette in the landscape. Use as an individual specimen or plant in groups for greater interest. This evergreen has deep green foliage and does not become bronze in the winter.

    Starting at $95.00

  10. KOSHYI DWARF JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Koshyi

    Buy Koshyi Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Koshyi Dwarf Japanese Cedar is a superb selection of Cryptomeria that retains a beautiful dense mounding habit that needs very little maintenance. You can enjoy it as a single specimen or in a group as a filler. Its fine-textured foliage breaks up the bold effects of large-leaved plants. Foliage turns a wonderful rusty red in winter.

    Starting at $45.00

  11. LITTLE CHAMPION JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Little Champion

    Buy Little Champion Japanese Cedar online. Looking for a standout addition to your garden? Meet Little Champion Japanese Cedar, a dense and compact dwarf conifer with an elegant, rounded form. This unique shrub features many curvy branchlets coated with tightly held, awl-like needles that create a woven rope-like appearance.

    The ornamental globe-shaped Little Champion Japanese Cedar is valued for its unusual foliage and aesthetic appeal. Its attractive grayish green foliage remains vibrant throughout the year, with the outer leaves taking on a bronze tinge in winter, adding an extra layer of visual interest.

    Adaptable and easy to grow, this low-maintenance shrub prefers sun or partial shade and thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil.

    Enhance your landscape with the distinctive Little Champion Japanese Cedar, and enjoy its ornamental charm and easy-care nature year-round!

    Starting at $145.00

  12. MUSHROOM JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Mushroom

    Buy Mushroom Japanese Cedar online. This Japanese cedar is a superb selection of Cryptomeria that retains a beautiful dense mounding habit and requires very little maintenance. You can enjoy it as a single specimen or in a group as a filler. Its fine-textured foliage breaks up the bold effects of large-leaved plants. Great as a specimen in a smaller garden, in an Asian themed-garden, and alone or in groups in garden beds. Foliage turns bronzed purple in winter, and is green the rest of the year.

    Starting at $85.00

  13. CHAPEL VIEW™ JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica PIICJ-I

    Buy Chapel View™ Japanese Cedar online. Chapel View™ Cryptomeria has a broad pyramidal habit, but still has a compact form. The blue-green needles are resistant to winter bronzing and add a touch of color to the winter landscape. To date, minimal male and female cone production.

    Starting at $95.00

  14. JAPANESE CRYPTOMERIA

    Cryptomeria japonica Radicans

    Buy Japanese Cryptomeria online. Large evergreen tree with green foliage; smooth to the touch. Foliage will turn bronze in winter if exposed to wind. Thrives in most types of soils.

    Starting at $95.00

  15. REIN'S DENSE JADE JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Rein's Dense Jade

    Buy Rein's Dense Jade Japanese Cedar online. Transform your landscape with Rein's Dense Jade Japanese Cedar, a truly exquisite specimen tree. Its soft, rich green needles are tightly woven along the branchlets, creating a unique, braided texture that is both elegant and eye-catching. This beautiful conifer's upright branches form a dense, narrow pyramidal shape, making it a perfect architectural feature for any garden.

    It is a tree for all seasons, offering year-round beauty. While it provides a lush green presence throughout the spring and summer, its foliage takes on a stunning bronze hue in the winter, adding a warm, coppery glow to your landscape. This beautiful color shift ensures your garden remains vibrant even in the coldest months.

    This exceptional tree is a versatile and low-maintenance addition to any outdoor space. It thrives in a full sun location, making it an ideal choice for a focal point. With its striking form and beautiful seasonal color, Rein's Dense Jade Japanese Cedar is an investment in your garden's lasting beauty.

    Starting at $140.00

  16. DRAGON WARRIOR™ CRYPTOMERIA

    Cryptomeria japonica sPg-3-005

    Buy Dragon Warrior™ Cryptomeria online. Dragon Warrior™ Cryptomeria, similar to Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria, has year round interest. It also has a similar compact growth habit, but it differs in the fact that it turns black-green in the winter, making it extremely unique in the landscape. Use in specimen plantings as well as bonsai.

    Starting at $85.00

  17. DRAGON PRINCE™ CRYPTOMERIA

    Cryptomeria japonica sPg-3-01

    Buy Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria online. Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria provides year round interest with its compact growth habit and stiff, light green foliage. It is a perfect specimen for small landscapes, and its habit makes it ideal for training as a bonsai.

    Starting at $45.00

  18. GRANNY'S RINGLETS JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Spiralis

    Buy Granny's Ringlets Japanese Cedar online. Experience the truly unique texture of Granny's Ringlets Japanese Cedar. Unlike any other conifer, this tree's light green needles spiral around its thick branchlets, creating fascinating, twisted ropes of foliage that look like sheaths of armor. This distinctive feature makes it an exceptional specimen plant that will draw attention and admiration in any garden.

    Granny's Ringlets Japanese Cedar is a dynamic addition to your landscape. When young, it forms a vigorous and densely branched globe shape. As it matures, it develops a strong central leader and a broad, upright habit. This graceful transformation makes a dramatic impression and provides an evolving focal point in your outdoor space.

    The intriguing texture and changing form of this tree offer a sense of character that makes it more than just a plant - it's a living sculpture. With its lush, light green color and unique, spiral-like foliage, Granny's Ringlets Japanese Cedar is the perfect choice for creating a landscape that is both beautiful and unforgettable.

    Starting at $140.00

  19. TANSU DWARF JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Tansu

    Buy Tansu Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Tansu Dwarf Japanese Cedar is a charming addition to any garden enthusiast's collection! This slow-growing, light green dwarf conifer showcases pointed needles and a coarsely textured, broad upright habit that resembles a miniature jagged mountain outline.

    Tansu Dwarf Japanese Cedar is perfect for rock gardens or tight spaces, with its sculptural appearance adding a touch of natural artistry. During winter, this delightful plant exhibits bronze tones which adds a unique seasonal interest.

    These small shrubs initially grow into a broad pyramid shape, often leaning to one side, giving them an aged, wind-swept appearance. As they mature, their canopies even out, resulting in a majestic tree-like appearance in miniature form.

    Tansu Dwarf Japanese Cedar thrives in a partly shaded spot with evenly damp soil, making it a versatile and adaptable choice for a variety of garden settings. Its unique appearance and ease of growth make it a delightful option for any gardener, and it's highly recommended for miniature gardening enthusiasts.

    Elevate your garden with Tansu Dwarf Japanese Cedar and enjoy its unique charm and stunning seasonal transformation!

    Starting at $45.00

  20. TENZAN DWARF JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Tenzan

    Buy Tenzan Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Tenzan Dwarf Japanese Cedar is dark green in summer and red bronze in winter, with an extremely dense habit. Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan' is possibly the smallest Cryptomeria cultivar available and is excellent for miniature gardens, specimen plantings, or in rock gardens. Placement in the landscape is important for success, as it is slightly less cold hardy and more susceptible to frost damage than other dwarf Cryptomeria selections.

    Starting at $100.00

  21. TWINKLE TOES DWARF JAPANESE CEDAR

    Cryptomeria japonica Twinkle Toes

    Buy Twinkle Toes Dwarf Japanese Cedar online. Twinkle Toes Dwarf Japanese Cedar is a vibrant and eye-catching addition to any garden! An introduction by Iseli Nursery as a sport of Tansu Dwarf Japanese Cedar, this dense dwarf conifer showcases bright yellow new growth in early spring, which creates a stunning contrast against the mature green foliage, giving the appearance of twinkling lights. As the season progresses, the new growth softens to a light green, maintaining its enchanting effect.

    This charming Japanese cedar features an irregular upright mound shape, making it a delightful addition to rock gardens or other landscape settings. For best results, provide some protection from the hot afternoon sun to keep its vibrant colors shining.

    Enhance your garden with the introduction by Iseli Nursery and enjoy its bright, twinkling growth and distinctive appearance all season long!

    Starting at $65.00