Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Hay fever
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
PINUS nigra
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
European Black Pine
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Austrian Pine
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Schwarzkiefer
In French
Cedar japonais
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
cedro japonés
pino salgareño
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
japoński cedr
Sosna czarna
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Austrian Pine
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Austrian Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Austrian Pine Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Austrian Pine are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Austrian Pine
Care of Japanese Cedar and Austrian Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Austrian Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.