Life Span
Perennial
Not Registered
Origin
Brazil
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
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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 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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Wood
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Laburnum
Japanese Cedar
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Laburnum
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Laburnum
cedro japonés
In Greek
Laburnum
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Złotokap
japoński cedr
In Latin
Laburnum
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Laburnum
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Japanese Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Japanese Cedar has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.