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Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana'

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Overview

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer, presenting a rounded, bushy habit. Typically reaching 3-4 feet high and wide, its dense foliage showcases rich green needles that may bronze slightly in winter. Ideal for small gardens, accent use, or container planting, it adapts to a range of soil types, preferring full sun to partial shade. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it requires minimal pruning to maintain shape.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–11Climate Temperate
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — slow-growing evergreen conifer
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — Typically reaching 3-4 feet high and wideGlobose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — its dense foliage showcases rich green needles that may bronze slightly in winterGlobose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — it adapts to a range of soil typesGlobose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — preferring full sun to partial shadeGlobose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it requires minimal pruning to maintain shapeGlobose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — commonly referred to as the Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Taxodiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — slow-growing evergreen conifer
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — Typically reaching 3-4 feet high and wide
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — its dense foliage showcases rich green needles that may bronze slightly in winter
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — it adapts to a range of soil types
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — preferring full sun to partial shade
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, it requires minimal pruning to maintain shape
Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana') — commonly referred to as the Globose Dwarf Japanese Cedar

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