Evergreen Shrub – Spiralis Japanese Cedar

Spiralis Japanese Cedar 

Botanical name: cryptomeria japonica ‘spiralis’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: can reach 15-20 ft in height with a spread of up to 8 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring, before new growth emerges, to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with new season growth cuttings during the late summer months 

Landscape use: foundation planting, privacy plant, rock gardens, specimen plant 

Special features: needle foliage that grow in a spiral pattern, low maintenance, fragrant foliage 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring beginning in the second growing season after planting 

Best time to plant: spring or early fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: ornamental grasses, other cedars 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no