Home / #3 Cryptomeria japonica Globosa Nana/ Dwarf Globe Japanese False Cedar
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'
COMMON NAME: Dwarf Japanese Cedar
GARDEN SIZE: 2-3 feet tall by 2-3 wide (usually wider than tall); can grow 4-8 feet tall with age
GROWTH RATE: Slow
USDA ZONE: 5-7
EXPOSURE: Full Sun to Partial Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Compact, Dome
FOLIAGE: Evergreen Conifer; Green. Foliage may bronze or redden during the winter in this zone.
FLOWERS: n/a (inconspicuous). Cone-bearing.
PLANT ORIGIN: Central and south Japan and China
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds, but not a significant source of support for native wildlife.
FERTILIZING: Use an acidic fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.
TOXICITY: Not reported to be toxic to Dogs, Cats, or Horses
USES: Specimen, Border, Container.
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