Cryptomeria japonica Monstrosa Nana

Common Name:
Dwarf Monstrous Japanese Cedar

Description:
Cryptomeria japonica 'Monstrosa Nana' is a unique, slow-growing dwarf conifer with irregular, twisted, and contorted branches covered in dense, dark green foliage. This unusual growth habit gives it an architectural and sculptural appearance, making it a standout feature in rock gardens, bonsai collections, and Japanese-style landscapes. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, sometimes turning bronze in colder months. Thriving in well-drained, fertile soil, it prefers full sun to part shade and requires minimal maintenance. With its compact size and distinctive form, 'Monstrosa Nana' is ideal for adding texture and structure to small gardens and container plantings.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5 – 1 metre
• Width: 0.5 – 1 metre

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Does not flower

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Suitable for Topiary
• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Heuchera (Heuchera spp.)
• Boxwood (Buxus spp.)
• Dwarf Rhododendrons (Rhododendron spp.)
• Hostas (Hosta spp.)