Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese Cedar)

One of the coolest conifers we grow!  Most definitely a conversation starter!  Prefers a well drained sunny spot & grows 12-15’ tall and 3’ wide in 10 years.  A fast growing, twisting tree with twisted branches and  twisted needles, interesting red bark and irregular growth habit.

A dramatic mid-size impression in the landscape! Slow growing, with twisted stems bearing soft, curved, spirally-arranged, awe-shaped, green leaves. Grows best in full sun, part shade, filtered sun.  Well drained soil is necessary during our winter rainfall.   Deer and drought resistant once established. Slow growing approximately 6‘ tall in 10 years.  Takes well to pruning.

A show stopper! One of the weirdest conifers you can plant!   A remarkable cultivar thanks to the rooster-comb spread at the top of the twigs.  An extremely interesting & fast growing tree.
Grows approximately 12’ tall and  6’ wide in 10 years.  Prefers well drained soil, and will be happy in full sun or part shade. 

This dwarf Japanese Cedar is definitely a humdinger to any and all dwarf conifer collectors! Rounded and multi- branched shoots are cord-like with masses of decorative buds on lightly sheared tips.  Add unique texture to the garden.  Grows 3-5 inches per year.  Garden size 4’-3’, prefers well drained soil, and is a full sun to part shade lover.

With a prehistoric look, this Japanese cedar has long branches with short needles resembling a cord or rope. With age it forms a tall, open, conical tree.  It will thrive in full sun to partial shade, plant in well drained soil.
Grows to 10’ tall  In 10 years,  Oldest variety found in Japan is 650 years old!

A striking evergreen forms a loose, open, pyramidal shape.  A brilliant small substitute and look-a-like for the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum).  Fast growing, grows to 30 feet tall with a 20 feet spread.  Take extremely well to pruning and are a great candidate to create a very unique, beautiful, deer resistant, drought tolerant and fast growing hedge! 

What a wonderful dwarf!  Remains in a tight, 2’ x 2‘  mound, without the need for shearing!
Does well in full sun to part shade.  Requires well drained soil. DEER RESISTANT. 

Elegant, bright green and delicate.  Low maintenance, deer and drought tolerant, grows approximately 10-12 feet tall, takes well to pruning, and does best in full sun to part shade. This variety of Elegans keep it’s rich green colour through winter!

A very unique dwarf with glowing white juvenile foliage.  Conical in habit, a very slow grower.  2’ tall, grows best in shade to open shade. 

 Colour and foliage! Grows up to 25’ feet by 12’ wide, in 50 years, looks best In morning sun and afternoon shade. Growth size in 10 years approximately  12’‘ tall. 

Real dwarf conifer, brilliant texture and foliage.  Grows 2-3 feet tall and wide 💕 

Dense and compact with a graceful, rounded shape.  A real standout because of it unusual foliage!  Adaptable and easy to grow. Grows approximately 4-6’ tall and wide. Prune to size. 

Excellent small tree with a narrow shape and interesting foliage!  Grows approximately 12-15’ tall & 6‘ wide. So easy to grow, adaptable and does well in full sun, part shade or bright shade!  Deer resistant.