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Japanese cedar 'Tilford Gold'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tilford Gold'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cryptomeria
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

'Tilford Gold' is an evergreen, dwarf conifer forming a dense, dome-shaped plant with sharply-pointed, but soft, foliage giving a moss-like effect. New growth is creamy yellow and bronze tints develop 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

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in any moist but well-drained soil. Requires a sheltered position

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

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