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Japanese Cedar 'Tarheel Blue'

Cryptomeriajaponica

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Family

Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cryptomeria (krip-toh-MER-ee-uh)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Shiny/Glossy

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)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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