- 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
