Life Span
Not Registered
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Ironbark
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Ironbark
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Ironbark
In French
Cedar japonais
Ironbark
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Ironbark
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Ironbark
In Polish
japoński cedr
Ironbark
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Ironbark
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Not Available
Family
Cupressaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cyptomeria
Eucalyptus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Ironbark
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Ironbark Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Ironbark are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Ironbark
Care of Japanese Cedar and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.