The national tree of Japan is the Japanese cedar, or sugi. It has spread to Europe, Britain, and North America as an elegant ornamental with a number of intriguing variants and is widely planted around temples and Shinto shrines.
The earliest fossil records indicate that the Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica, is native to East Asia and Russia, although it is not related to the real cedars of the genus Cedrus. It can reach a height of 200' in its natural environment and has an incredibly long lifespan. One tree on the Yakushima island in Japan, which is a component of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, is estimated to be between 2,000 and 7,000 years old. Japanese cedar is widely planted in Japan, India, and the Azores for revered decorative purposes as well as for use in interior building, panelling, and furniture.
ATTRIBUTES OF CRYPTOMERIA
Japanese cedars are elegant, pyramidal trees that can grow to be 50 to 60 feet tall, however there are also many dwarf and compact forms. One-inch spherical cones form at the branch tips, and the half-inch leaves are delicate, curving, awl-shaped needles that spiral along the branches. Although the traditional hue of the needles is a dark green that turns bronze in the winter, there are also lovely light-colored and golden variations available. They thrive in deep, rich, moist soil that isn't let to dry out and can grow in anything from full sun to mild shade.
Japanese cedars are elegant, pyramidal trees that can grow to be 50 to 60 feet tall, however there are also many dwarf and compact forms. One-inch spherical cones form at the branch tips, and the half-inch leaves are delicate, curving, awl-shaped needles that spiral along the branches. Although the traditional hue of the needles is a dark green that turns bronze in the winter, there are also lovely light-colored and golden variations available. They thrive in deep, rich, moist soil that isn't let to dry out and can grow in anything from full sun to mild shade.
Choosing the appropriate Japanese cedars
Full-sized Japanese cedars are ideal as massive accent or specimen trees because they require a lot of room to be seen and appreciated. The smaller variety thrive in borders, up against structures, in tiny gardens, and in urban settings. In USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9, they thrive. Choose your Cryptomeria based on the description's size, shape, and colour. A background of dark green trees or shrubs would make some light-colored species stand out beautifully. Please let us know if you need advice or assistance making a decision!
Full-sized Japanese cedars are ideal as massive accent or specimen trees because they require a lot of room to be seen and appreciated. The smaller variety thrive in borders, up against structures, in tiny gardens, and in urban settings. In USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9, they thrive. Choose your Cryptomeria based on the description's size, shape, and colour. A background of dark green trees or shrubs would make some light-colored species stand out beautifully. Please let us know if you need advice or assistance making a decision!
