Cryptomeria j. 'Rasen' - 80-100 CM C5

Description
The Japanese cedar 'Rasen' (Cryptomeria japonica) is a small tree or large shrub that grows broad, pyramidal, bizarre and usually reaches a height of about 6 metres and a width of about 2 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark 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 'Rasen' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese cedar 'Rasen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese cedar 'Rasen' is a broad, pyramidal and bizarrely growing small tree or large shrub with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide.

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 'Rasen' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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
Brown, conical cones. The young cones have a red-brown colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' is a shallow-rooting plant.