- ‘Pancake’ japanese cedar
Botanical name: cryptomeria japonica
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 4 ft in height and width
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Foliage color: green/yellow/orange
Growth rate: grows 1-4 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the winter
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for providing shade
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: makes for a great bonsai tree
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 8-8-8 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: sedum, coneflowers, elderberry
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
