Cryptomeria Japonica is commonly known as the Japanese Cedar.
A coniferous shrub native to China and Japan it is highly prized as a tree for bonsai and for topiary.
The Japanese Cedar has mid to dark green leaves which spiral around the branches and can be easily pruned to shape as a standard tree.
Cryptomeria Japonica prefers full sun or partial shade. It is frost hardy and is easily kept in shape with a light prune from time to time.
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