Photo of Cryptomeria japonica [Tansu sport] form by Bloom River Gardens

Photo by Bloom River Gardens

Used with permission, all rights reserved.

Show all photos

Cryptomeria japonica [Tansu sport]

Also Known As

  • Cryptomeria japonica 'Tansu Sport'
  • Tansu Sport Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

More Options

Cryptomeria japonica [Tansu sport] plant details

Cryptomeria japonica [Tansu sport] is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica [Tansu sport]

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica [Tansu sport]

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Green foliage has a bronze overcast, intensifying in fall and winter. Choice miniature selection.
MINIATURE. Give this, very tight irregular one foot mound, filtered sun in southern positions and full sun in the north. Plant in well drained soil out of wind. As with a few other Cryptomerias this plant will have an overcast of bronze in fall and winter.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica [Tansu sport] plant

How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica [Tansu sport]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Cryptomeria for your garden

aka Granny's Ringlet, Spiralis Japanese Cedar

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 6'-20'

Width: 6'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' foliage by Danger Garden
View Plant

aka Dacrydioides Japanese Cedar, Dacrydioides Sugi, Whip-cord Japanese Cedar

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-20'

Width: 4'-10'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides' foliage by Cistus Nursery
View Plant

aka Crested Japanese Cedar, Fasciated Japanese Cedar

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

6b-11

Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 5'-12'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata' foliage by plant lust
View Plant

More Options

aka Japanese Cedar

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea' foliage by plant lust
View Plant

aka Plume Cedar, Plumose Japanese Cedar

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-30'

Width: 5'-10'

  • sun
  • even moisture
Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' foliage, winter interest by plant lust
View Plant

More Options

+54 more Cryptomeria
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved