Shrubs
Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa' (Dwarf Japanese Cedar)
Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'
Also known as Compressa Dwarf Japanese Cedar
Size
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About This Plant
Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa' (Dwarf Japanese Cedar), 'Compressa', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) , evergreen conifer with awl-shaped leaves and a pyramidal form. Compact dwarf cultivars (Globosa Nana, Black Dragon) are popular as garden shrubs.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Generally trouble-free. Foliage may bronze in winter (a feature, not a fault).
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'
- Common name
- Compressa Dwarf Japanese Cedar
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 3-4 ft tall × 2-3 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Brown
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: Bird habitat
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