Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Not Registered
Origin
Australia
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
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Pink
Brown
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
Gray Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Ironbark
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Ironbark
Japanese Cedar
In German
Ironbark
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Ironbark
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Ironbark
cedro japonés
In Greek
Ironbark
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Ironbark
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Ironbark
japoński cedr
In Latin
Ironbark
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ironbark and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Ironbark and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Ironbark and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Ironbark and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Ironbark and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ironbark and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ironbark and Japanese Cedar
Care of Ironbark and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ironbark 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.