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Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cryptomeria
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, dwarf, evergreen shrub reaching a height of around 40cm in ten years. This conifer forms a flat-topped, globe-shaped mound of dense, dark green foliage that turns reddish-bronze in winter

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years