Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cryptomeria (krip-toh-MER-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Tarheel Blue
Category:
Trees
Conifers
Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
N/A
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Aromatic
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By air layering
By tip layering
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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