Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis'

Also Known As

White Dwarf Japanese Cedar
White Tipped Cryptomeria

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, dwarf, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dwarf form, upright oval with lime green new needles in spring fading to white by summer, gives this well-dressed conifer a variegated look. Dense mounds with irregular edges grow to about 18-20” high and wide in 10 years. Bright shade to part shade; protect from hot sun; average soil and water.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Brightly, showily variegated in creamy-white, this handsome dwarf (to only 2' x 2') mini tree makes a unique foundation shrub, edger, or accent; it may burn in full sun. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Lime-green foliage with white tips. Protect from afternoon sun.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Cryptomeria japonica 'Knaptonensis' A miniature form of Japanese Cedar. Leaves are painted white and are juvenile. Very low broad tight pyramid. Must have shade or will burn.

By: Kigi Nursery

Bright creamy white foliage on a broad pyramidal form. Evergreen. USDA Zones 5-9

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A beautiful tight little bun that grows about 3-4" a year and must be grown in light shade -- with full sun, the white tips sunburn and turn brown. Congested creamy white foliage tips to lime green branches. Absolutely, positively choice! A true dwarf form, this is a Collector's dream but easy to grow. It's dream spot is well-watered but in well-drained soil with a break from the afternoon sun

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This does need water in the hot summers. Also, it needs a little protection from cold winter wind. But that means some afternoon shady spot where it will SHINE! Light tan and dark tan in winter, green and white in summer. Cool....