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Also Known As

  • Araucarioides Japanese Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 5'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

3-4 feet | $196

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4-5 feet | $251

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5-6 feet | $296

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3"x 5" | $21

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow snake-like limbs with short, dark-green needles. Sparse branching when young but thickens with age.
Uncommon; different: the long whip-like branches of this broad irregular shrub (to 12' in 40 yrs) are covered with deep green foliage ending with whorls of elongated branchlets. Sun-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' plant

How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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