Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Gold'

Also Known As

Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriana Gold'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana Gold'
Gold Vilimorinana Japanese Cedar

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Gold' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Gold' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with gold and green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Gold'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Gold'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A sport from an old standby...'Vilmoriniana' with yellow tips. Develops into a dense, rounded ball reaching about two x two feet in 10 years (2-3 inches a year). In colder winters may develop a bronze purple color.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana Gold' Dwarf Golden Japanese Cedar A dwarf, yellow ball variety of Japanese Cedar. Leaves are light yellow. Plant not as tight as you would like, but good color. Grows 2-4 inches a year. Perfect round ball, nice for rock gardens and patio containers.