Japanese Red Cedar Tree 60/80cm (2L)
Cryptomeria japonica
£21.95
Cryptomeria japonica – Japanese Red Cedar is a large evergreen tree with green, dense foliage that turns a beautiful bronze in Winter.
- ✓ Japanese Red Cedar
- ✓ Cryptomeria japonica
- ✓ Beautiful bronze colour in Winter.
- ✓ UK Grown Trees
- ✓ Quality UK stock from Yarrow Gardens
In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days.
The Japanese Red Cedar is a majestic and towering tree that can reach impressive heights, typically ranging from 30 to 50 meters (98 to 164 feet) or even more when fully mature. It has a straight trunk with a conical or pyramidal crown, and its bark is reddish-brown and peels in strips, revealing a smooth, reddish inner bark.
The foliage of Cryptomeria japonica consists of needle-like leaves that are arranged spirally around the branches. The leaves are dark green and have a pleasant fragrance when crushed. Unlike many other conifers, the leaves of the Japanese Red Cedar are not needle-like but scale-like in appearance.
Japanese Red Cedars are hardy trees that thrive in well-drained soil and prefer full sun to partial shade. They are relatively low-maintenance once established, requiring regular watering during dry periods and occasional pruning for shape and size control. They are known for their rapid growth when young, making them an excellent choice for reforestation projects.
In landscaping, Japanese Red Cedars are often planted for their ornamental and timber value. They can be used as specimen trees, windbreaks, or to create privacy screens due to their dense foliage. The reddish bark and rich green foliage provide a visually appealing contrast in garden settings.
In Japan, the Japanese Red Cedar has cultural significance and has been used in traditional architecture and for making various wooden products. The wood is highly prized for its durability and resistance to decay.
Generally supplied in a 2 litre pot. Approx 60/80cm tall
Please note: Decorative pots shown are for display purposes only. Your tree will be supplied in a standard plastic nursery pot shown in the other pictures.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
2 litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureSafety
Pollen Allergies
Watering
Heavy, Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | This item |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £13.14 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC/-1| | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Pallet Courier | £108.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items (Heavy or +1.4m) - Standard Courier (APC) | £29.94 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £96.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
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