Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' tree

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' Tree

Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CJE.B.75.1
Price: 55.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Bush, 30-50cm, 7.5L pot

£55

£55 ~~£55~~

Available As:

Bush

Many stems low down

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 2 x 1 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green in spring/summer spring and purple in autumn/winter

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Tolerates most soil types but prefers a moist, well-drained site

Description

Transforming colour in the colder months, Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' is a stunning small evergreen conifer. The soft, feathery green foliage turns burgundy-purple in autumn and winter. A more compact version of 'Elegans', this Japanese Red Cedar is ideal is for growing in a pot or small garden due to its size and year round interest.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' grows to 2 x 1 metres in 20 years and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It will thrive in moist but well-drained soils and can be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position.

AKA Japanese Cedar Tree, Japanese Red Cedar Tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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