Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Not Registered
Origin
Caribbean
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
Tropical regions
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Japanese Cedar
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
cedro japonés
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
japoński cedr
In Latin
Hedysarum
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Solanaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Capparis
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Japanese Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Japanese Cedar has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.