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Jindai Sugi Japanese Cedar

Scientific name: Cryptomeria japonica ‘Jindai sugi’
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
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Width:0 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

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Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Of the Japanese Cedar cultivars, Jindai Sugi is known for its dark green color and congested foliage.

  Morphology:
This is a garden conifer that has a compact, irregular pyramidal habit, which is densely branched while appearing somewhat shaggy. At maturity it can attain a height of 20 feet with a width of 6 feet. It has dark green needles arranged in numerous branchlets.

  Adaptation:
’Jindai sugi’ has performed well when planted in full sun. It prefers moist conditions as found west of the Cascades.

  Pests:
None reported.
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