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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond'

    Also Known As

    • Little Diamond Dwarf Japanese Cedar

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond' plant details

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. 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 'Little Diamond'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Uses: dense, dwarf, globose, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A low, mounding variety with bright green foliage and fairly thin, drooping branch tips.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    A choice selection made in the Neatherlands by Konijn Nursery in 1990. Soft, bright green foliage twists around densely packed stems. holds its color throughout winter. Prefers areas where soils moist, but well drained. Best to shelter from cold, winter winds.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    This slow growing conifer features unique star-shaped growth. Compact and mounding habit. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    Will get 3-4’ in many years. This fluffy foliaged deep green conifer will make a neat year round shrub.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Evergreen shrub with rounded shape. Good in rock gardens or container. USDA Zones 5-9

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond' plant

    How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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