Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Root Plants
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
Clay, 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 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Used for fragrance
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Cedar japonais
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
japoński cedr
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Cupressaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Japanese Cedar and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.