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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta'

    Also Known As

    • Elegans Compacta Japanese Plume Cedar

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' plant details

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with bronze and green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The soft,?curly?, tapered blue-green foliage is retained in this more compact, slow-growing form which becomes a flat-topped 2-3' globe, as another distinctive feature is its plum winter-color. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Green summer foliage turns bronze-purple in winter. Attractive texture. Also available as three-foot standards with very bushy heads. Inquire for more information.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Winter green form

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Soft, green juvenile foliage in summer turns bronze in winter. USDA zones 5-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' plant

    How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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