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    • Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan' form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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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

    3" | $19

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    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.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    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'

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Yellow needles have white tips in winter. Shear for brighter new growth & denser habit. Zones 6-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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    • sun
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