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Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria japonica, Cupressaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese ZelkovaZelkova serrata
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Katsura TreeCercidiphyllum japonicum
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Dove TreeDavidia involucrata

Dense coniferous canopy blocks light needed for dove tree flowering and growth

European LarchLarix decidua

Both are large coniferous trees that compete intensely for light and water resources when planted in proximity

Windmill PalmTrachycarpus fortunei

Dense coniferous canopy blocks light needed for palm growth and development

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Japanese Cedar grow in?

Japanese Cedar grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Japanese Cedar?

Good companions for Japanese Cedar include Japanese Zelkova, Katsura Tree.

Design guilds with Japanese Cedar and see companion relationships visually.

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