Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' - Japanese Cedar
An elegant evergreen conifer with soft, feathery juvenile foliage that creates a distinctive billowing appearance. The fresh green summer foliage transforms into stunning rich bronze-purple tones during winter, providing exceptional seasonal interest.
Seasonal Highlights
- Spring: Fresh bright green new growth emerges
- Summer: Soft green feathery foliage creates lush texture
- Autumn: Foliage begins transition to bronze tones
- Winter: Rich bronze-purple colour provides dramatic winter interest
Key Features
- Outstanding winter colour transformation
- Fully hardy to -20°C
- Soft juvenile foliage unlike typical conifers
- Develops attractive irregular pyramidal form
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
Perfect For
Specimen planting, winter interest gardens, Japanese-inspired gardens, mixed borders with perennials and grasses, and providing vertical accents. The unique texture and seasonal colour make it valuable in contemporary planting schemes.
Growing Tips
Plant in moist, well-drained acid to neutral soil in sun or part shade. Prefers shelter from cold drying winds. Water well during establishment and in dry spells. Mulch to retain moisture. Minimal pruning required; remove any dead foliage in spring.
Looks Great With
Stunning with ornamental grasses, Heuchera, Japanese Maples, Bamboo, and winter-flowering heathers. The bronze winter colour coordinates beautifully with red-stemmed dogwoods and contrasts with golden conifers.
A distinctive conifer that breaks the mould with its soft texture and remarkable seasonal colour changes, offering year-round architectural interest.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
