Cryptomeria japonica 'Dense Jade', Japanese Cedar sun Native to coastal cliff sites

Native to coastal cliff sites on Vancouver Island

Perky green and white irregularly variegated leaves in spring have fragrant pink and yellow flowers soon to follow

Yet it is so unassuming at first glance

the fall foliage develops a rich red-orange-purple hue as it ages

and an orange-gold fall color aging to crimson red

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dense Jade', Japanese Cedar sun Native to coastal cliff sites'Dense Jade' is an upright evergreen conifer with rich jade green foliage. It forms a broad, dense, substantial, and handsome shrubby tree with attractive purplish bronzing in winter on its intriguing textural foliage. Well drained soil is best for this attractive selection reaching 12' tall x 8' wide in 10 years. A garden anchor or a gorgeous way to block an undesirable view, it will definitely be admired and coveted. Minimum temperature: 20 F