Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Not Availablle
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
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
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Hay fever
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Davidia
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Davidia
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Davidia
In French
Cedar japonais
Davidia
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Davidia
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Davidia
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Davidia
In Polish
japoński cedr
Davidia
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Davidia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Davidia
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Cedar and Davidia Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Davidia are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Davidia
Care of Japanese Cedar and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.