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Also Known As

  • Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue, bronze and green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: dwarf, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fairly thick, congested foliage gives this variety a different appearance than most of the dwarf cultivars. Eventually forming a narrow but dense pyramid with rich yellow-green color.
DWARF. A compact low grower with fine foliage that has nodding tips. In 25 years it grows to a delightfully small shrub of about 3', so you know it grows slowly. Bronze foliage in winter makes it a lovely conifer for the garden.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana' plant

How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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