Cryptomeria japonica 'Kilmacurragh'

Also Known As

Kilmacurragh Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Kilmacurragh' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Kilmacurragh' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue 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 'Kilmacurragh'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Kilmacurragh'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep green with cockscombs and fasciations spread throughout the foliage. Attractive evergreen for the garden.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A dwarf cristate form it looks like a broom of cristata but finer textured, this originated in Ireland around 1966.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Cryptomeria japonica 'Kilmacurragh' A dwarf low growing form of Japanese Cedar with small fasciations and cockscombs. Not coarse like 'Cristata'. Lima been type green with a little winter color. Found in 1966 in Ireland.