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Dwarf Japanese Cedar - 5 Gallon
SKU:
2036860
UPC:
014949127353
$69.99
- Naturally dense, dome‑shaped habit that stays compact with little to no pruning.
- Fine, soft blue‑green foliage that transitions to a rich rusty‑red bronze in winter.
- Slow‑growing small‑scale conifer—typically 2–3 ft tall and slightly wider; can reach 4–8 ft with age.
- Easy‑care choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers; tolerates coastal exposure and is generally rabbit resistant.
Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa Nana’) brings refined, year‑round texture to small spaces with a naturally tidy, globe‑forming silhouette. Its soft, finely textured needles read as plush in spring and summer, then take on warm, rusty‑red tones in winter for four‑season interest. Thrive it in full sun to partial sun and fertile, slightly acidic, well‑drained soil; water deeply during establishment. This low‑maintenance evergreen shines as a small specimen, grouped filler, or container accent wherever compact structure and dependable color are needed.
Plant Description
Compact, evergreen conifer with a uniform, dome‑shaped outline and tight, finely textured branching. The natural form stays neat without routine shearing, making it ideal for low‑maintenance designs.
Foliage & Seasonal Color
Blue‑green, awl‑like foliage is soft to the touch through the growing season and develops a handsome rusty‑red bronze in winter, adding warmth and contrast to cool‑season beds.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun; morning sun with light afternoon shade is suitable in hotter exposures while maintaining dense texture and color.
Watering Needs
Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry during establishment to encourage deep rooting; once established, provide deep, periodic irrigation—avoid chronic sogginess.
Soil Requirements
Prefers fertile, slightly acidic, well‑drained soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures, keeping mulch a few inches from the trunk.
Growth & Size
Slow growth habit; typically 2–3 ft tall and slightly wider at maturity, with the potential to reach 4–8 ft tall over many years in favorable conditions.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–7; dependable evergreen structure in cold‑winter climates within this range.
Special Features
Easy‑care, compact form; tolerates coastal exposure; generally rabbit resistant; evergreen color and texture deliver four‑season interest.
Landscape Uses
Excellent as a small specimen, grouped filler, border edge, rock‑garden anchor, or year‑round container accent; pairs beautifully with Japanese maples, azaleas, abelias, and other fine‑textured evergreens.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Water deeply and regularly the first season; reduce frequency as roots establish. Feed with an acid‑formulating fertilizer in early spring. Routine pruning is unnecessary—remove only any dead or wayward tips to refine shape.
Container Tips
Use a large, well‑draining pot and a peat‑based, acidic mix. Position in full sun to bright partial sun. Irrigate when the top inch of mix dries and refresh the top layer of media annually.
- Naturally dense, dome‑shaped habit that stays compact with little to no pruning.
- Fine, soft blue‑green foliage that transitions to a rich rusty‑red bronze in winter.
- Slow‑growing small‑scale conifer—typically 2–3 ft tall and slightly wider; can reach 4–8 ft with age.
- Easy‑care choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers; tolerates coastal exposure and is generally rabbit resistant.
Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa Nana’) brings refined, year‑round texture to small spaces with a naturally tidy, globe‑forming silhouette. Its soft, finely textured needles read as plush in spring and summer, then take on warm, rusty‑red tones in winter for four‑season interest. Thrive it in full sun to partial sun and fertile, slightly acidic, well‑drained soil; water deeply during establishment. This low‑maintenance evergreen shines as a small specimen, grouped filler, or container accent wherever compact structure and dependable color are needed.
Plant Description
Compact, evergreen conifer with a uniform, dome‑shaped outline and tight, finely textured branching. The natural form stays neat without routine shearing, making it ideal for low‑maintenance designs.
Foliage & Seasonal Color
Blue‑green, awl‑like foliage is soft to the touch through the growing season and develops a handsome rusty‑red bronze in winter, adding warmth and contrast to cool‑season beds.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun; morning sun with light afternoon shade is suitable in hotter exposures while maintaining dense texture and color.
Watering Needs
Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry during establishment to encourage deep rooting; once established, provide deep, periodic irrigation—avoid chronic sogginess.
Soil Requirements
Prefers fertile, slightly acidic, well‑drained soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch 2–3 inches deep to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures, keeping mulch a few inches from the trunk.
Growth & Size
Slow growth habit; typically 2–3 ft tall and slightly wider at maturity, with the potential to reach 4–8 ft tall over many years in favorable conditions.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–7; dependable evergreen structure in cold‑winter climates within this range.
Special Features
Easy‑care, compact form; tolerates coastal exposure; generally rabbit resistant; evergreen color and texture deliver four‑season interest.
Landscape Uses
Excellent as a small specimen, grouped filler, border edge, rock‑garden anchor, or year‑round container accent; pairs beautifully with Japanese maples, azaleas, abelias, and other fine‑textured evergreens.
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Water deeply and regularly the first season; reduce frequency as roots establish. Feed with an acid‑formulating fertilizer in early spring. Routine pruning is unnecessary—remove only any dead or wayward tips to refine shape.
Container Tips
Use a large, well‑draining pot and a peat‑based, acidic mix. Position in full sun to bright partial sun. Irrigate when the top inch of mix dries and refresh the top layer of media annually.
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