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Cryptomeria japonica, Japanese Cryptomeria, Japanese Cedar, Sugi. Cryptomeria japonica Yoshino
Cryptomeria japonica Yoshino

Cryptomeria japonica

Japanese Cryptomeria, Japanese Cedar, Sugi
Family: Cupressaceae    (Formerly:Taxodiaceae / Cupressaceae)
Subfamily: Taxodioideae
Origin: Japan
USDA Zone: 6-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiBig tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Japanese cedar is the national tree of Japan, commonly planted around temples, with many hugely impressive trees planted centuries ago. It can be difficult to grow from seed.



Cryptomeria japonica, Japanese Cryptomeria, Japanese Cedar, Sugi. Cryptomeria japonica Yoshino
Cryptomeria japonica Yoshino
Cryptomeria japonica, Japanese Cryptomeria, Japanese Cedar, Sugi


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/cryptomeria_japonica.htm