Life Span
Perennial
Not Registered
Origin
Southeastern United States
China, Japan
Types
Not available
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Japanese Cedar
In German
Buckeye Putzer
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
cedro japonés
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
japoński cedr
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Cedar
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.