Origin
China, Japan
South America
Types
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Arrowhead
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
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
Keep ground moist, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Gum
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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Peppertree
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
Peppertree
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Peppertree
In French
Cedar japonais
Peppertree
In Spanish
cedro japonés
peppertree
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Peppertree
In Polish
japoński cedr
Peppertree
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Peppertree
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Peppertree Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Peppertree are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color:
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Cedar and Peppertree
Care of Japanese Cedar and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.