Cryptomeria japonica
'Bandai-sugi'
Bandai-sugi Japanese Cedar
Family |
Taxodiaceae (Cupressaceae) |
Genus |
Cryptomeria |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Bandai-sugi' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6a - 6b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-18 - -21 |
Temperature (°F) |
-5 - 5 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1-1.5 m |
General Description |
Medium-sized evergreen conifer. |
Landscape |
Courtyard and rock gardens. |
Cultivation |
Grows best in moist well-drained soil in a sheltered location. |
Shape |
Irregular rounded. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Dense needle like foliage. |
Pests |
No major issues. |
Propagation |
Semi-hardwood cuttings. |