Attractive conifer which general shape reminds of a conical green cumulus cloud. Ornamental and timber. Bonsai. Aromatic and strong wood used in construction, cabinet-making and carpentry industries.
Evergreen conifer up to 20m with bright green needle-like leaves turning brown-reddish in autumn. Brown, small seed cones.
It likes deep and fertile soils.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 48 hours before sowing.
Bonsai, Singular, Timber, Reforestation, Hedge

| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Botanical name | Cryptomeria japonica |
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| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Germination (days) | 30-40 |
| Average germination (%) | 15 |
| Seeds per gram | 250 |
| Type of use | Bonsai, Singular, Timber, Reforestation, Hedge |
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| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | Fertile, Loam, Deep |
| Soil moisture | Moist |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Temperate maritime, Temperate areas |
| Watering | Regular |
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