Life Span
Not Registered
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Jam
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Japanese Cedar
सागर अंगूर
In German
der japanischen Zeder
Sea Grape
In French
Cedar japonais
Sea Grape
In Spanish
cedro japonés
Sea Grape
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Cedar japonês
Sea Grape
In Polish
japoński cedr
Sea Grape
In Latin
Italica Cedar
Uva mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Cyptomeria
Coccoloba
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Cedar and Sea Grape
Season and care of Japanese Cedar and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Cedar and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Cedar and Sea Grape Physical Information
Japanese Cedar and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Cedar and Sea Grape are as follows:
Japanese Cedar flower color: Not Available
Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Japanese Cedar and Sea Grape
Care of Japanese Cedar and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.