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Cryptomeria japonica
'Vilmoriniana'
Dwarf Japanese Cedar
Origin: It was first cultivated by de Vilmorin of France in 1890.
Mike's
Opinion
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This dwarf conifer is very round and soft looking. It has interesting fall colour and can be used as an accent in rock gardens. It is fairly low maintenance and tolerates most soil conditions which makes it a good choice for use in any landscape.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Taxodiaceae (Cupressaceae) |
| Genus |
| Cryptomeria |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Vilmoriniana' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 -5 |
| Height |
| 30 - 100 cm |
| Spread |
| 50 - 100 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This shrub is soft in appearance and has a globular growth habit. |
| Landscape |
| This shrub is useful in rock gardens, shrub borders and backgrounds in perennial garden beds. |
| Cultivation |
| The Dwarf Japanese Cedar prefers full sun but does well in partial shade. It needs moist but well-drained soil that is fertile, and needs to be watered frequently. It tolerates acidic, alkaline, and neutral soils as well as clay, sandy, or loamy conditions. It is frost hardy but needs to be placed in an area sheltered from drying winds. It does not need regular pruning and it is fairly low-maintenance. |
| Shape |
| This shrub grows into a dense globe. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| It can be identified by its round form. |
| Pests |
| It is generally pest and disease free. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The bark is thick and reddish brown with straight vertical furrows and is exfoliating. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are short and leathery; they overlap and curve inward slightly forming a whorled arrangement. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers are green or brown. |
| Colour Description |
| The foliage is grey-green in the summer and turns reddish purple in autumn and winter. |
| Texture Description |
| This shrub has a soft texture. |
| Propagation |
| This cultivar needs to be propagated from cuttings and grafted. It can also be propagated by air layering or tip layering. |
References
Dirr, Michael A. Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. 6th ed. Champaign: Stripes Publishing L.L.C., 2009.
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