Elegans Compacta Japanese cedar
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Conical
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Elegans Compacta' Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta') is a tree for specimen planting, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate in a conical shape and tolerates salt. It sits low on the menu for deer. Plant it where you want evergreen structure all year.
Pairs well with Autumn fern, Mountain mint, and Winter creeper.