Origin
China, Japan
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Allergy
Hay fever
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Laub- Cattail
In French
Cedar japonais
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
japoński cedr
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Italica Cedar
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Japanese Cedar and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.