Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan
Australia, South America
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, 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 regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
Hay fever
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Fruits
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
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Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Elderberry
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Elderberry
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Holunderbeere
In French
Cedar japonais
Sureau
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Saúco
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Sabugueiro
In Polish
japoński cedr
Bez czarny
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Cyptomeria
Sambucus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Elderberry
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Japanese Cedar and Elderberry Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Elderberry are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Elderberry
Care of Japanese Cedar and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.