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Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana'

Also Known As

  • Elegans Nana Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. and brown and green fruit. Grows well with sun - 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 'Elegans Nana'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: clumping, container plant, dwarf, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dwarf, globose version of 'Elegans'. Blue-green in the summer, turning to a winter purple-bronze. Growth Rate slow
We like to say that this shrub form "grows like a rock". Lumpy, bumpy, dark green and solid. Put it with a beautiful real rock and you have an instant garden moment.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana' plant

How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • green
    • brown
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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