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Cryptomeria japonica
'Globosa Nana'
Dwarf Cryptomeria
Mike's
Opinion
"
A unique dwarf that grows into a lovely dome that is soft to touch. Underutilized in our area and would make a beautiful addition to a rock garden.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
"
| Family |
| Taxodiaceae (Cupressaceae) |
| Genus |
| Cryptomeria |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Globosa Nana' |
| 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 |
| 75-150 cm |
| Spread |
| 75-130 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Nearly spherical, compact dome of rich green branches. |
| Landscape |
| Borders and rock gardens as an accent or specimen plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil; protect from wind, plant for good air circulation. We (London, Ontario, Canada) are the northern point of hardiness, so plant with caution. |
| Shape |
| Intricately branching ball, soft to touch. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Dense, fluffy sphere; rusty red in winter, very slow growing, slightly arching branches. |
| Pests |
| Leaf blight if air circulation is poor |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Peeling bark is reddish brown that comes off in long strips. |
| Leaf Description |
| Awl shaped, finger like; blueish green at tips, darker green older growth, rusty red in winter. |
| Flower Description |
| Monoecious, inconspicuous. |
| Fruit Description |
| Globular dark brown, spirally arranged, .65-2 cm long. |
| Colour Description |
| Bluish green needles; rusty red in winter; new growth is pale green. |
| Texture Description |
| Softly bristled foliage. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Queens Botanical Gardens, New York, New York, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn or by layering. |
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