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Japanese cedar 'Elegans Compacta'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta'

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Genus: Cryptomeria
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

'Elegans Compacta' is a bushy, evergreen conifer to 2m, with persistent juvenile foliage; leaves long and soft, turning purple in winter

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in any moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position. No formal pruning required. Is one of few conifers that will coppice successfully

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalCity CourtyardGround CoverWall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years