Origin
China, Japan
China, Japan
Types
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Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Well Drained
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Japanese Cedar
In German
Blaubart
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Bluebeard
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Barba Azul
cedro japonés
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Sinobrody
japoński cedr
In Latin
Bluebeard
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bluebeard and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Bluebeard and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Bluebeard and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Japanese Cedar flower color:
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bluebeard and Japanese Cedar
Care of Bluebeard and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.