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    • Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig'

    Also Known As

    • Yellow Twig Japanese Cedar

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig' plant details

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    DWARF. As the name implies it has wiry stems that have rather long literals giving this 3' by 3' ball a rather informal look. Nice yellow-green color.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig' plant

    How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'

    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
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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'

    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
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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'

    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
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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea'

    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
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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans'

    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
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