Origin
China, Japan
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
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
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Allergy
Hay fever
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
-
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Hydrangea
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Hortensie
In French
Cedar japonais
Hortensia
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Hortensia
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Hortênsia
In Polish
japoński cedr
Hortensja
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Hibiscus
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Northwind Switchgrass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Northwind Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Japanese Cedar and Northwind Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northwind Switchgrass 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 Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.