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Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'

Japanese cedar

  • Naturally rounded shape
  • Minimal maintenance required
  • Attractive foliage
  • Foliage changes to rusty-red in winter, providing seasonal interest

Purchase options for Japanese cedar

  • Size: 2 Gallon 12-15"
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: Online

$97.00


  • Size: 3 Gallon 18-21"
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: Online

$119.00


  • Size: 10 Gallon 24-30"
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: Online

$364.00

Success Starts With Soil

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana,' commonly known as Japanese cedar, is a charming, woody, needled evergreen in the Cupressaceae family. This dwarf cultivar, first described in 1923, features a distinctive dome shape and is prized for its striking bluish-green, awl-shaped needles that transform to a rusty-red hue in winter, adding interest to your garden throughout the colder months. 'Globosa Nana' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its naturally rounded growth habit requires no maintenance, making it an attractive, low-effort addition to any landscape.

Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Evergreen
• Fall Color
• Great Foliage
• Specimen
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• Non-blooming
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Winter
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Habit
• Round
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing Tips for Cryptomeria japonica ''Globosa Nana''

To keep your Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' thriving, plant it in full sun or partial shade. It enjoys well-draining soil, whether clay, loam, or sand, and prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Make sure the soil stays moist but not soggy. Allow for 3 to 6 feet of space for it to grow comfortably. This hardy shrub is perfect for various regions and is easy to care for, just keep an eye on moisture levels and protect it from extreme drought.