Origin
China, Japan
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
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Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
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Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Cedar japonais
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
japoński cedr
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Black Cherry
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Cedar and Black Cherry Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Black Cherry are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Black Cherry
Care of Japanese Cedar and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.