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Also Known As

  • Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan-Sugi'

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 8'-35'
  • W: 4'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue, gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 35 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, container plant, patio, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Brilliant cream-to-sulphur-yellow needles make this slow growing, eventually open, medium-sized pyramid a real eye-catcher!... even from a distance. S/M
This drama queen columnar conifer with intense golden yellow foliage in spring and summer cannot be ignored!! Expect 8-10' high & 4' wide in ten years…mature size about 25'h high and 10' wide. Full sun…well drained humus rich soil,…summer irrigation. A 'Great Plant Picks' for the PNW selection. Outstanding!
New growth emerges with a beautiful yellow-white color, contrasting nicely with the dark-green color of the older foliage. This cultivar develops into a broad, upright tree.
Grows 6-12 inches a year. Sulphur-yellow sprays are nearly white at the ends. Spectacular color and texture. Avoid planting in a confined space as old trees, though columnar, will be quite wide at the base. Also sold as Cryptomeria japonic 'Sekkan-sugi'
Yellow needles have white tips in winter. Shear for brighter new growth & denser habit. Zones 6-9.
This medium to fast grower does not usually have a single leader. Bushy in nature, the needles are a very light yellow with some green. Sensitive to sunburn but well worth it if you have a spot for it in dappled or light shade.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Introduced from Japan around 1970, this elegant, small, columnar tree reaches about 8-10 ft tall x 4 ft wide in 10 years -- 25 x 10 ft at maturity. Golden-tipped foliage is most intense in spring. Full sun and rich, well-drained soil with some summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6-9.
Japan. Resembles a 'Norfolk Island Pine' in growth habit, but is much hardier and is a striking chartreuse-green all year. Excellent as a specimen plant or in a container on patios or decks. In 20 years it could be 20' tall.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan' plant

How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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