Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Hazelnut, Corylus
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes
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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Cosmetics, used for making charcoal
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
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
हेज़लनट
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Haselnuss
In French
Cedar japonais
aveline
In Spanish
cedro japonés
avellana
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
φουντούκι
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
avelã
In Polish
japoński cedr
leszczyna
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Filbert
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Filbert
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Filbert is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Filbert Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Filbert height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Filbert are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Filbert
Care of Japanese Cedar and Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Filbert 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 Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.