Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'

Also Known As

Dacrydioides Japanese Cedar
Dacrydioides Sugi
Whip-cord Japanese Cedar

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

6a-9b

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides' plant details

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, fragrant, textural, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stunning shrub to small tree, to as much as 10-20 ft tall eventually, with long, pendulous branches and gray-green, aromatic foliage that adds brown overtones in winter. Needle-like leaves overlap, creating a rope-like, or whipcord texture. Best in full sun with adequate summer water in soil that drains well. Frost hardy to at least USDA zone 6.