Evergreen Shrubs (Non-Flowering) – Globosa Nana Cryptomeria

Botanical name: Cryptomeria japonica

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 24 – 48 inches in height and 36 – 48 inch spread

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: grows 3 – 5 ft per year

Pruning instructions: can handle a light pruning in the early spring

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: most commonly used as a border

Light needs: 6 hours of light a day

Special features: medical benefits

Watering instructions: deep watering once a week during the summer months, only water in the winter in periods of drought

Fertilizing instructions : use 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 in the spring

Best time to plant: any time of the year

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil

Companion plants: japanese maple, gardenias, junipers, coneflowers

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no