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Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans'-Fast-growing evergreen-Ideal for privacy screens 10/12' h B&B

Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans'-Fast-growing evergreen-Ideal for privacy screens 10/12' h B&B

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans'

Description

Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans', commonly known as Radicans' Japanese Cedar, is a fast-growing evergreen conifer known for its lush, feathery foliage and elegant, pyramidal form. It is a popular choice for privacy screens and windbreaks due to its dense growth and ability to maintain its vibrant green color throughout the year.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a privacy hedge, windbreak, or as a specimen tree in larger gardens. Its rapid growth and dense foliage make it an excellent choice for creating natural barriers.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans'
  • Common Name Common Name: Radicans' Japanese Cedar
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 30-40 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, azaleas, rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with adequate space for growth
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry periods
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to shape in late winter or early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent damage
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