SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cryptomeria japonica 'Gyokuryu'

COMMON NAME: Gyokuryu Japanese Cedar

GARDEN SIZE: 5-10 feet tall, 3-7 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow

USDA ZONE: 5-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Partial Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Dense, Compact, Irregular Pyramid

FOLIAGE: Evergreen Conifer; Deep green

FLOWERS: n/a (inconspicuous). Cone-bearing.

PLANT ORIGIN: Central and south Japan and China

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds, but not a significant source of support for local wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.

TOXICITY: Not reported to be toxic to Dogs, Cats, or Horses

USES: Specimen, Screening