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    • Photo of Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond' by Patricia Cunningham

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    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

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    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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    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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