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Dwarf Plume Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana'

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Overview

The Dwarf Plume Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana,' is a compact, evergreen specimen reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-5 feet in width. It boasts soft, feathery foliage that takes on a bronze hue in winter. Optimal for small gardens, it requires well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Its mounded shape and year-round interest make it an ideal choice for accent planting or low hedges. Zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–8Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Temperate
Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — evergreen specimen reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-5 feet in width
Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana,' is a compactDwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — It boasts soft, feathery foliage that takes on a bronze hue in winter

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Taxodiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — evergreen specimen reaching 3-4 feet in height and 4-5 feet in width
Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana,' is a compact
Dwarf Plume Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Elegans Nana') — It boasts soft, feathery foliage that takes on a bronze hue in winter
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