Buy Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan'

Also Known As

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan yatsubusa'
Japanese Cedar
Tenzan Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 6"
W: 1'

planting zones

5a-9b

30-36 inch | $396

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue, chartreuse and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, chartreuse and green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 6 IN tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan' One of the smallest cultivars of Japanese Cedar. A miniature, leaves are very small and bright green turning purple in winter. Plant does not grow more than ½" a year at the most. Great for trough gardens !

By: Kigi Nursery

Certainly one of the slowest of this genus. Dark green foliage picks up bronze highlights in winter. It is a real collector's gem.

By: Bloom River Gardens

One of the smallest forms, 'Tenzan' grows less than ½" a year forming a neat flattened sphere without pruning, perfect for trough gardens, it will russet in winter but is quite hardy.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

MINIATURE. Extremely diminutive, this bun shaped bronze beauty grows only ¼-½" a year. The combination of bronze with green in the finely textured foliage makes it an asset in any garden.