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Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea'

Also Known As

Japanese Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-11

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea' is an evergreen conifer tree with bronze, chartreuse and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, chartreuse and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A newer selection of 'Elegans' with light green foliage that lasts year-round. With its soft green foliage looks somewhat like a Norfolk Island pine. This newer selection is becoming much more popular than its parent.

By: Bloom River Gardens

An elegant form, the irregularly-growing (character-imparting) branches of this conical lrg-shrub/sml-tree are clothed in soft golden-green (bronzy-green in winter) juvenile foliage throughout their lives. S-PSh/M