Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana'
Japanese cedar
- 3 litre pot
- £24.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist, well-drained neutral to slightly acid soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Slowly growing to form a bushy rounded shrub, this evergreen conifer could possibly be used as an alternative to Buxus (box).
Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana' has stiff, rich green leaves, which take on russet tones as the temperatures dip in the winter, and being compact, it works just as well in pots as it does at the front of the border.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana' has stiff, rich green leaves, which take on russet tones as the temperatures dip in the winter, and being compact, it works just as well in pots as it does at the front of the border.
Plant Cryptomeria in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun or light shade, avoiding exposed windy spots as these can scorch the foliage in winter. Water regularly during the first year to help it establish, especially in dry weather.
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser if growth is poor or foliage looks pale. Apply a generous layer of mulch around the base of the plant in late winter, keeping it clear of the crown. Pruning isn’t usually needed, but any shoots that spoil the shape can be removed in autumn.
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser if growth is poor or foliage looks pale. Apply a generous layer of mulch around the base of the plant in late winter, keeping it clear of the crown. Pruning isn’t usually needed, but any shoots that spoil the shape can be removed in autumn.
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