Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Viridis' - Japanese Cedar
An elegant evergreen conifer with soft, feathery juvenile foliage that retains its fresh bright green colour throughout the year. Unlike 'Elegans', this form maintains its verdant appearance even in winter, creating a lush year-round presence.
Seasonal Highlights
- Spring: Fresh bright green new growth emerges
- Summer: Lush green feathery foliage creates soft texture
- Autumn: Maintains bright green colour as other plants fade
- Winter: Provides vibrant evergreen presence in winter garden
Key Features
- Retains bright green colour year-round
- Fully hardy to -20°C
- Soft juvenile foliage unlike typical conifers
- Develops attractive irregular pyramidal form
- Excellent for year-round structure and colour
Perfect For
Specimen planting, evergreen structure in mixed borders, Japanese-inspired gardens, providing vertical accents, and year-round colour. The consistent green colour makes it valuable for creating reliable backdrops in 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 annually to retain moisture. Minimal pruning required; lightly trim in spring if needed.
Looks Great With
Combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, ferns, Hostas, Bamboo, Japanese Maples, and shade-tolerant perennials. The consistent green provides excellent contrast to purple-leaved plants and golden conifers.
A distinctive evergreen conifer offering soft texture and reliable bright green colour throughout the year, perfect for adding architectural interest without seasonal colour changes.
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.
