Conifer
Radicans
Cryptomeria japonica
A vigorous, upright selection of Japanese Cedar valued for its dense, soft green foliage and comparatively fast growth rate, making it a popular choice for privacy screening and hedging. It holds a good green color through winter better than some Cryptomeria selections, which can bronze significantly in cold weather.
Growing Specifications
- Height
- Larger-scale upright form relative to many dwarf Cryptomeria selections
- Spread
- Variable with age and site conditions
- Watering
- Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment, reasonably drought-tolerant once mature
- Light
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Moderate; benefits from some afternoon shade in the hottest part of the North Texas summer
- Growth Rate
- Moderate to Fast
- Soil Requirement
- Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil preferred
North Texas Micro-climate Notes
As an evergreen conifer, this specimen provides year-round color and structure unlike the collection's deciduous maples. In North Texas, protecting it from the most intense western summer sun and providing a consistent mulch layer helps prevent winter foliage bronzing and summer scorch.
Care Instructions
Plant in well-draining, organically rich soil. Water deeply and consistently during the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Minimal pruning is needed; shear as desired if used for hedging.
Landscape Usage
Effective as a fast-growing privacy screen or hedge component, or as a year-round green backdrop for showcasing more ornamental specimens in front of it.
