Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'

Also Known As

Granny's Ringlet
Spiralis Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6'-20'
W: 6'

planting zones

7a-11

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue, gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, border plant, container plant, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Granny?s ringlets? describes the thick incurved foliage twisted spirally round the branches of this low bush; excellent bonsai subject or unusual low conifer shrub. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Spiralis has been around for a long time, since the early 19th century. Prized for its curled foliage and stately, pluming upright habit, this plant has been colloquially named "granny's ringlets."

By: Conifer Kingdom

(Granny’s ringlets) This conifer has dark green small curled needles. The needles curve around the stem making an interesting look. Don’t know ultimate size (8’-10’?) But, C. spiralis makes an excellent container plant.

By: Gossler Farms

One of the most visually unique conifers with needles curling in spirals around the branches.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Soft green leaves spiral around the stems, eventually forms small dense tree. USDA Zones 5-9

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This remarkable cultivar from Japan forms a very dense slow growing bush. The foliage is yellowish-green, spirally twisted around the stems, the amount of twisting varying with the seasons. It makes an excellent specimen plant but also blends in well with other conifers.