Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar) | 30 Seeds | £3.49

An evergreen conifer which is the national tree of Japan, often planted near temples for symbolic reasons (also native to China).

Hardy to -15ºC (5ºF).

Makes an excellent bonsai tree as it is easily dwarfed and the foliage is dense which allows ‘cloud-pruning’ to enhance bonsai forms.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Cryptomeria

Species: japonica

Synonyms:

Cryptomeria araucarioides 
Cryptomeria compacta 
Cryptomeria elegans 
Cryptomeria fortunei 
Cryptomeria generalis
Cryptomeria japonica var. sinensis
Cryptomeria kawaii
Cryptomeria fortunei
Cryptomeria sinensis
Cryptomeria kawaii 
Cryptomeria lobbiana 
Cryptomeria lobbii 
Cryptomeria lycopodioides 
Cryptomeria mairei 
Cryptomeria mucronata 
Cryptomeria nana 
Cryptomeria nigricans 
Cryptomeria pungens
Cryptomeria variegata 
Cryptomeria viridis 
Cupressus japonica 
Cupressus mairei 
Schubertia japonica 
Taxodium japonicum 

Common names:

Japanese Red Cedar
Sugar Cedar

Other names (non-English):

Cèdre du Japon (French)
Jindai-Sugi (Japanese) 
Liǔ Shān - 柳杉 (Chinese)
Sam Na Mu - 삼나무 (Korean) 
Sugi - スギ - 日本柳杉 (Japanese) 
Yaku-Sugi (Japanese) 

Plant type: Evergreen conifer

Eventual height: Under 3 feet as a bonsai tree; 20 m (65 ft) or taller within open ground

Season of Interest: All year

Hardiness: Hardy to -15ºC (5ºF)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Moist and well-drained, fertile soils

Propagation methods: Seeds and cuttings

Cryptomeria japonica 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 12 hours. Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 3 weeks, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. If no sprouting is visible after 3 weeks, sow 5mm deep within propagation compost. Keep at 15°C (59°F) and maintain moisture. Approx. germination time: 3 months.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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