Cryptomeria japonica Elegans Viridis

Common Name:
Green Elegant Japanese Cedar

Description:
Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Viridis' is a beautiful, slow-growing evergreen conifer known for its soft, feathery, bright green foliage that remains vibrant year-round. Unlike many Cryptomeria varieties that change colour in winter, 'Elegans Viridis' retains its fresh green hue even in cooler temperatures. It has a dense, bushy, pyramidal form that makes it an excellent choice for specimen planting, hedging, or mixed borders. This hardy and low-maintenance conifer thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers full sun to part shade. With its fine texture and graceful growth habit, 'Elegans Viridis' is perfect for adding structure and softness to formal and informal landscapes alike.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4 – 6 metres
• Width: 2 – 3 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Does not flower

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary
• Disease Resistant
• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Heuchera (Heuchera spp.)
• Boxwood (Buxus spp.)
• Camellias (Camellia spp.)
• Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp.)