Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana'

Also Known As

Vilmoriniana Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 20"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fluffy foliage, bronzy in winter and grayish-green in summer; slow growing to 2'; another popular bonsai variety. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A minature form for the rock garden, or any place a tiny neat evergreen is desired. Vilmoriniana grows into a tight globe shape with out pruning. Grows only 2 to 3 inches per year to 18 -24" in ten years. First imported from Japan in 1904 by Phillippe Vilmorin. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

By: Fantastic Plants

DWARF. This is a popular plant variety with a compact, roughly globular bush form. Only grows to 3' with very neat foliage and closely recurved leaves. Very similar to the 'Compressa' variety and can often be confused as such. The main differences being slightly less curved leaves, tidiness, and winter coloring.