Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' Cupressaceae

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Conifer Slope

Source of plant

Iseli Nursery

Description

This fast-growing, seedling selection from Kiyoto, Japan, has greater winter hardiness, better habit, and more attractive winter green than other narrow, upright selections, including the more widely known selection 'Yoshino'.

USDA Hardiness Zone

7

Special characteristics

large conifer, winter interest