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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.
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.

Gardening facts about Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Gold' plant

How to Grow Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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