Cryptomeria japonica 'Gyokuryu'

Also Known As

Cryptomeria japonica 'Gyoku Ryu'
Gyoku Ryu Jeweled Dragon Japanese Cedar
Gyokuryu Japanese Cedar
Gyokuryu Sugi

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 5'-15'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Gyokuryu' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Gyokuryu' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Gyokuryu'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: compact, container plant, hedge, pyramidal, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Gyokuryu'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jeweled Dragon Cryptomeria. Unique, broadly pyramidal, spreading shrub with tufts of dense foliage developing along stems late in the season after an initial burst of elongated "normal" foliage; providing a very unusual effect and a very beautiful specimen in a relatively short period of time. Ideal for a non-formal, quick-to-establish, low maintenance hedge, in full sun or very light shade.

By: Garden World

Gyokuryu Japanese Ceder grows as a very tight upright pyramid. Branches and leaves are dense and full. Foliage is more dark green than the species and it holds it's color well in cold weather with little bronzing. Grows 5-6' in 10 years.

By: Fantastic Plants

In the early stages, this plant spends part of it's growing period is horizontal, we call that the "nesting" stage. With some maturity, the plant sends up an ever stronger leader, and ends up as an almost perfect pyramid. New foliage tips look like fiberoptic lights. Wonderful!

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Tufts of dense foliage develop along stems after initial burst of elongated "normal" foliage. Zones 5-9.