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    • Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa' foliage by Avant Gardens

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    Buy Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'

    Also Known As

    • Compressa Japanese Cedar
    • Compressa Japanese Cryptomeria

    Plant type

    conifer

    size

    • H: 24"-60"
    • W: 18"-60"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    #3 Container | $84.99

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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.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    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.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A miniature rounded fastigiate Cryptomeria, reaching only 3' in open ground, but staying more compact in troughs. 8-10" plants for spring shipping.

    By: Avant Gardens

    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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    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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