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Japanese Cedar 'Gyoku Ryu'

Cryptomeriajaponica

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Family

Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cryptomeria (krip-toh-MER-ee-uh)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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rkwright85

Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | December 2014 | positive

Very nice variety with dark green foliage that holds its color well during winter.

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