Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom'

Also Known As

Mushroom Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 30"
W: 30"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue, bronze 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 'Mushroom'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, globose, rock garden, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An evergreen mushroom!, this dwarf dome-shape conifer makes a slow-growing (to 2' tall x 3' wide in 10 years) accent sure to draw comment. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This large, globose shrub has coarse-textured green foliage that turns an bronze-purple color in winter. Such an interesting winter coloration that pairs nicely with brighter colors.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Justly named, 'Mushroom' forms a mop-like top, which requires no pruning to keep its shape. Prefers moist well drained acid soil, full sun.

By: Garden World

As attractive in winter as during the growing season. This dwarf mound of soft, green foliage gives way to a beautiful and striking bronze color when the temperatures drop in late fall. As with many of the cryptomerias protect from desiccating winter winds. Photo taken in January shows winter color.

By: Bloom River Gardens

DWARF. A small mushroom like Japanese Cedar with wiry and short foliage that turns purple color in winter. This cultivar is listed to -10° rather than the -20° of many Cryptomerias.