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Also Known As

  • Compressa Japanese Cedar
  • Compressa Japanese Cryptomeria

Plant type

conifer

size

  • H: 24"-60"
  • W: 18"-60"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer with chocolate, green and purple foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'

Plant type: conifer
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen chocolate, green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 60 IN - wide, 24 IN - 60 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dense, robust, and globose green Japanese Cedar with very fine dark green needles on its petite form. This selection orginated from Japan in the 1940s and was later introduced by Blaauw & Company of The Netherlands.
Is a little bowl of a conifer. The foliage is deep green all summer and turns a pretty chocolate purple until spring. Needs full sun.
A miniature rounded fastigiate Cryptomeria, reaching only 3' in open ground, but staying more compact in troughs. 8-10" plants for spring shipping.

Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa' plant

How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • purple
    • chocolate
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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