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Japanese Cedar 'Knaptonensis'

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

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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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jaguarlady53

Natchez, MS | April 2014 | neutral

I have 3 of these shrubs. I bought them for small shrubs to 2'. Mine have grown taller than that. I am 5'2 and look way up to them. The t...Read More

alstuff

Washington, DC | June 2005 | positive

This plant is hardy. I have it in medium shade and have moved it once with no ill effects.

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