Cryptomeria japonica Pygmaea

Common Name:
Pygmy Japanese Cedar

Description:
Cryptomeria japonica 'Pygmaea' is a compact, slow-growing dwarf conifer with dense, fine-textured foliage that changes beautifully with the seasons—bright green in spring and summer, deepening to a bronze or reddish hue in winter. Its naturally rounded, mounded growth habit makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, container planting, and Japanese-style landscapes. This evergreen shrub thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and prefers a sunny to partly shaded position. Hardy and low-maintenance, 'Pygmaea' is ideal for small gardens, topiary, and formal plantings, providing year-round structure and visual interest.

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.)