Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Japanese cedar, sugi or Japanese red cedar.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Japanese cedar, sugi, Japanese red cedar
Scientific name: Cryptomeria japonica
Plant type: Conifers, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Informal Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) – Motokoka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) – MurielBendel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
