Origin
China, Japan
Polynesia
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
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
False Aralia
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Aralia
In German
der japanischen Zeder
falsch Aralia
In French
Cedar japonais
faux Aralia
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Aralia false
In Polish
japoński cedr
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Italica Cedar
falsum Aralia
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cyptomeria
Plerandra
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and False Aralia
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and False Aralia Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and False Aralia are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Japanese Cedar and False Aralia
Care of Japanese Cedar and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.