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Cryptomeria fortunei (Japanese Red Cedar) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Cryptomeria japonicaCryptomeria japonica

Japanese Cedar, Japanese Red Cedar, Sugi

In Stock: 2.136 lb (Total:2.136lb)

Cryptomeria japonica

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2.14 lb

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Germination:

71%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

94%

Seeds per lb:

92,700

Quantity:

2.14 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832286

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Looking for a striking tree that can add elegance to any landscape? Look no further than the Cryptomeria japonica, also known as Japanese Cedar or Sugi. With its tall, conical form and reddish-brown bark that peels in thin strips, this evergreen tree can reach up to 70 metres in height and 4 metres in trunk diameter. Its needle-like leaves are arranged spirally and emit a pleasant aroma, while its seed cones are globular and about 1-2 cm in diameter. Cryptomeria japonica is widely used in forestry plantations in Japan, China and the Azores, and is cultivated as an ornamental tree in temperate regions across the globe, including Europe, North America and eastern Himalayan areas in India and Nepal. Known for its strength, resistance to decay, and pleasant scent, its wood is used for creating a range of items, from constructions and furniture to utensils and paper. Sugi is even the national tree of Japan and commonly planted around temples and shrines, with some of these trees impressively standing for centuries.