What: Cryptomeria japonica “Sekkan-sugi,” commonly known as golden Japanese cedar, was introduced to American horticulture around 1970.

With its inward-pointed needles twisted around flexible stems, Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' reminds some folks of a curly-haired elder, giving rise to one common name, granny's ringlets. But ...

What: Cryptomeria japonica “Spiralis,” with the nickname granny’s ringlets, are bright apple green in color, somewhat like the skin of a Granny Smith. This cultivar of the native Japanese ...

Q: A year ago, I purchased two Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' that I've been growing in large pots flanking our west-facing porch. They did quite well last summer and fall, but over the ...

Plume Japanese cedar is slow-growing to 15 feet (and after many years, larger), and will live in a container many seasons before needing more room for its roots.

Marker-assisted selection (MAS) has emerged as a pivotal tool in the breeding of Cryptomeria japonica, a conifer of major forestry importance across East Asia and beyond. By utilising molecular ...

Pint-size Cryptomeria japonica ‘Pygmaea’ grows to only about 10 inches tall, but puts on a big show in winter when its foliage turns purple, tinged with glowing ember orange.

Pollinosis, or hay fever, makes people miserable around the world, and Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) pollen is a significant cause of the suffering in the 38.8% of Japanese people who are ...

Japanese cedar 'Black Dragon' * Botanical name:Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' * What it is: A slow-growing, compact, loosely pyramidal evergreen with soft, dark-green needles.