Cryptomeria j. 'Barabits Gold' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Japanese cedar 'Brabits Gold' (Cryptomeria japonica) is a small tree that grows loosely and usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and a width of around 5 metres. Its scale-like leaves are greenish-yellow in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers acidic, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position sheltered from the wind.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cryptomeria japonica 'Hungarian Gold'.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * Cannot be built over

leaves
Very decorative. The Japanese cedar 'Brabits Gold' is deciduous. Its needles are greenish-yellow, scale-like.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese cedar 'Brabits Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese cedar 'Brabits Gold' is a loosely growing small tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 7 - 8 m and is approx. 4 - 5 m wide. Rapidly growing. As a rule, it grows 60 - 80 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Cryptomeria japonica 'Brabits Gold' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Fruit
Cones.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cryptomeria japonica 'Brabits Gold' is a shallow-rooting plant.