Cryptomeria j. 'Globosa Nana' - 80-100 CM C80

Description
The Japanese cedar 'Globosa Nana' (Cryptomeria japonica) is a small tree or shrub that grows broad, pyramidal, spherical and usually reaches a height of about 2 metres and a width of about 2 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green 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.

Bulletpoints
* Not suitable for building over

leaves
The Japanese cedar 'Globosa Nana' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese cedar 'Globosa Nana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese cedar 'Globosa Nana' is a broad, pyramidal and spherical small tree or shrub with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Slow-growing.

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 'Globosa Nana' 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 'Globosa Nana' is a shallow-rooting plant.