Cryptomeria 12-18"
Cryptomeria, also known as Japanese cedar, is a species of an evergreen tree native to Japan and parts of China and Taiwan. It is a member of the cypress family (Cupressaceae) and is commonly grown as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks worldwide.
The tree can grow up to 50 meters tall and has reddish-brown bark and green or blue-green needles arranged in spirals along the branches. The cones of the tree are small and brown and can often be found hanging from the branches.
Cryptomeria is highly valued for its timber, which is lightweight, strong, and resistant to decay. It is commonly used in construction, furniture making, and as a material for producing traditional Japanese buildings. Cryptomeria is also an important source of essential oils used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.
How to plant a Cryptomeria, Japanese Cedar tree?
- Choose a suitable location: Cryptomeria trees prefer well-drained soil and full sun, although they can tolerate some shade. Choose a spot with enough space to accommodate the mature tree size and where other trees or buildings will not obstruct it.
- Dig a planting hole: Dig a spot two to three times wider than the root and as deep as the root ball. The top of the root should be level with the ground.
- Prepare the soil: Mix some organic matter, such as compost or aged manure, into the ground removed from the planting hole.
- Plant the tree: Place it in the hole and fill it with the soil mixture. Tamp the soil down gently to eliminate air pockets and ensure good soil-to-root contact.
- Water the tree: Give the tree a good soaking to help settle the soil and provide moisture to the roots.
- Mulch the tree: Apply a layer of mulch around the tree's base, but not touching the trunk: this will help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
- Maintain the tree: Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, and fertilize the tree annually with a balanced fertilizer.
Cryptomeria trees do not produce showy flowers like many other ornamental trees.
Instead, they have small, inconspicuous flowers that are typically not noticeable. The male flowers are yellow-brown and located in clusters near the tips of the branches, while the female flowers are green and located at the ends of the components.
The male flowers release pollen in the fall, which the wind carries to the female flowers. The female flowers then develop into small cones that mature and release their seeds in the fall of the following year.]
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Therefore, while Cryptomeria trees do not have a traditional bloom, they have seasonal changes throughout the year. In the spring, new growth will appear on the tips of the branches, which will be a lighter green color than the older foliage. In the fall, the tree's needles will turn bronze before eventually falling off.
