Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' – Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama-dai'

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' – Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama-dai'

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' is a good growing, rather slender upright small tree to a height of 4 - 7 m. It forms a continuous central branch and initially has a somewhat loose, open structure, but as the tree ages, the branching also becomes denser. The foliage is light green to medium green and remains a beautiful green even in winter.
This somewhat lesser-known cultivar has been in Europe since 1979, having been imported from Japan by the Boskoop Nursery Research Station. Hardiness zone: 6a

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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
4-7 m
Width
3-4m
Crown
narrow upright, open crown
Bark and branches
flaking, reddisch brown
Leaf
green, evergreen
Flowers
inconspicuous, flowers in April
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, specimen conifer
Origin
U.S. National Arboretum, Washington D.C., USA, 1993
Clear stem tree Specimen conifer acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) narrow conical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres open crown green average growing all species non-toxic (usually)
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Frequently asked questions
Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' can eventually reach a height of 4-7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Kitayama' blooms in april.
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