Gyokuryu Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica 'Gyokuryu'
Interesting irregular pyramidal habit creates a unique silhouette in the landscape. Use as an individual specimen or plant in groups for greater interest. Deep green foliage does not become bronze in winter. Evergreen.
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Slowly forms a dense, irregular pyramid 5 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 7 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2881 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Interesting irregular pyramidal habit creates a unique silhouette in the landscape. Use as an individual specimen or plant in groups for greater interest. Deep green foliage does not become bronze in winter. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Year-round Interest |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 7 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Slowly forms a dense, irregular pyramid 5 to 10 ft. tall, 3 to 7 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2881 |
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