CEDA>EDAr - Japanese (CryptoMEria japonica) - Very tall EVERGREEN native to Japan distinguished by red-brown string BARK and blue-green foliage which changes to a bronze/brown tint in winter.
STYLE : Best in formal/informal uprights, groups and twin trunk.
WARNING : Clean out old foliage, spray DAI>DAIly with cold water and monthly with INSECTICIDE to prevent red SPIDER MITE infestation which can cause DIE-BACK.
Picture shown : "With the permission of the TRUSTees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew"
Care Info
CEDA>EDAr - Japanese (CryptoMEria japonica) - LOCATION : Full sun position throughout the year. Needs protection from colds and frost.
REPOT : Every 2-5 years depending on age, in mid to late spring.
SOIL : Free draining soil : 40:60 GRIT:organic. pH 6.0-7.0.
PRUNE : Spring PRUNING encourages new SHOOTS but may be pruned in mid summer, as long as time is left for healing before winter.
PINCH : Pinch back NEEDLEs around new growth to 12mm (half inch) long. Do not cut needles.
WATER : Water well in growing season, sparingly in winter. Benefits from foliar spraying with water.
FEED : Two weekly BALANCED FEED during growing season, low nitrogen in autumn.
WARNING : Clean out old foliage, spray DAI>DAIly with cold water and monthly with INSECTICIDE to prevent red SPIDER MITE infestation which can cause DIE-BACK.
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