Cryptomeria japonica 'Lobbii'

<i>Cryptomeria</i> <i>japonica</i> 'Lobbii' visionspictures.com
Conifers Trees

A medium to large evergreen conifer, up to 10m high, with a conical habit, fibrous red-brown bark and short horizontal branches bearing clusters of branchlets at the tips. Foliage is deep green, with flattened needles arranged in spirals around the stems, sometimes bronzing in cold winters

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

8-12 metres

Max Spread

4-8 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
4-8 metres
Max Height
8-12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cupressaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Cryptomeria are large evergreen trees with attractive red-brown bark and dense foliage consisting of short awl-shaped leaves arranged spirally around the branchlets; cones are spherical
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Tolerates most soils, but prefers a humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Requires a sheltered site. Dislikes waterlogging and salt-laden winds

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot and honey fungus (rarely)