Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa Nana’

Sugi, Dwarf Japanese Cedar, Japanese Redwood

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa Nana’ is a charming dwarf, evergreen conifer of extremely dense habit, slowly growing into a tightly packed dome of slightly drooping branches that are closely clothed with fresh, pale green leaves.

Needs good drainage and grows best in a position of sun or light shade in a soil that doesn’t dry out.

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Origin: Japan
Genus: Cryptomeria
Species / Cultivar: japonica 'Globosa Nana'
Common Name: Sugi, Dwarf Japanese Cedar, Japanese Redwood
Synonym: Cupressus japonica

Plant Biography

Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa Nana’ is a dwarf, evergreen conifer of extremely dense habit, slowly growing into a tightly packed dome of slightly drooping branches that are closely clothed with fresh, pale green leaves.

In winter the leaves can take on rusty-red hues, as though sprayed with an air brush – a subtle and charming effect.

Dwarf Japanese Cedar is best in a position of sun or light shade in a soil that doesn’t dry out. Sometimes encountered under its old name of Cryptomeria japonica ‘Lobbii Nana’

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'
Soil: Moist but Well Drained
Soil that allows water to drain at a moderate rate, without the water pooling.
Situation: Full Sun to Part Shade
Enjoys direct sun most of the day, but tolerant of fewer sunlit hours or light dappling.
Eventual Height: 0.5-1m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 0.5-1m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Will survive unprotected outdoors in most areas of the UK, even in the harshest winters.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.

Did you know?

Sugi is the national tree of Japan and is frequently planted outside temples and shrines.

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