Cryptomeria japonica 'Rein's Dense Jade'

Also Known As

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dense Jade'
Dense Jade Japanese Cedar

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Rein's Dense Jade' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Rein's Dense Jade' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with bronze, burgundy, green and purple foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - 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 'Rein's Dense Jade'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, burgundy, green and purple
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: screen, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Rein's Dense Jade'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Dense Jade' is an upright evergreen conifer with rich jade-green foliage. It forms a broad, dense, substantial, and handsome shrubby tree with attractive purplish bronzing in winter on its intriguing textural foliage. Well-drained soil is best for this attractive selection reaching 12' tall x 8' wide in 10 years. A garden anchor or a gorgeous way to block an undesirable view, it will definitely be admired and coveted. Minimum temperature: -20 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Rein's Dense Jade' is tidy, upright tree with pale green new growth that matures to deep green. The branches have a unique rope-like appearance. In the winter, the foliage turns a luscious purple-plum color.