Buy 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

24-30 inch heads (12-18" standard) | $396

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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

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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.