Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Hay fever
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
बोतल ट्री
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Flaschenbaum
In French
Cedar japonais
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Bottle Tree
In Polish
japoński cedr
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Cyptomeria
brachychiton
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Cedar and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Japanese Cedar and Bottle Tree
Care of Japanese Cedar and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.