Cryptomeria are substantial evergreen trees characterized by their reddish-brown bark and thick foliage made up of short, awl-shaped leaves that spiral around the branchlets. The cones produced by these trees are round in shape.

Cryptomeria

Cryptomeria japonica is a robust evergreen conifer that develops into a sizable tree with a conical form and notable fibrous red-brown bark. Its leaves are short and awl-shaped, arranged in a spiral pattern. The cones, measuring around 2 cm, are initially green and mature to a brown hue.

Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica 'Antique Gold' is a robust evergreen conifer that can reach approximately 5 meters in height over a decade. It features fibrous, red-brown bark and slender, needle-like leaves that spiral around the branches. The foliage exhibits a bright yellow-green hue during the spring and summer months, transforming to a golden color as autumn progresses into winter.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Antique Gold'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Aritaki'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Atawai'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Athrotaxoides'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Aurea'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai-sugi' is a slow-growing, medium-sized evergreen conifer that reaches heights of up to 2 meters. It features a somewhat irregular rounded shape and boasts dense foliage. The short, awl-like needles display a bronze hue during the winter months.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai-sugi'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Barabits Gold' is a robust evergreen conifer that can reach approximately 5 meters in height within a decade. Its branches grow in a semi-pendent manner, adorned with slender, linear leaves that spiral around the stems. In spring and summer, the new growth displays a pale gold hue, transitioning to a bronzed tone as autumn gives way to winter.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Barabits Gold'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Bicton Broom'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Birodo'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' is a compact conifer that typically reaches about 2 meters in height within a decade. It features fibrous, reddish-brown bark and has a full canopy of deep green foliage. The plant exhibits strong, upright growth at first, which eventually transitions to a denser, conical form as it matures.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Blue Diamond'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Carmel'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Chapel View'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Compacta Nana'

This dwarf evergreen conifer grows slowly, typically achieving a height of approximately 40 cm over a decade. It develops into a flat-topped, globe-shaped mound characterized by its thick, dark green leaves, which transition to a reddish-bronze hue during the winter months.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Compressa'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata Compacta'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata' is a coniferous evergreen that can reach approximately 4 meters in height after a decade, eventually growing up to 8 meters tall at full maturity. Its bark is fibrous and red-brown, while its unique foliage features twisted branches that are fused and flattened, reminiscent of cockscombs.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides' is a gradually maturing coniferous shrub, reaching a height of 2-3 meters over a decade. Its growth habit is irregular and spreading, making it an interesting choice for specimen planting. The long branches support clusters of slender branchlets, each adorned with short, grey-green awl-shaped foliage. During winter, the leaves take on a bronze hue.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dinger' is a compact conifer that reaches a height of approximately 1.5 meters over a decade. It features a dense, rounded form and possesses short, awl-like foliage that is bright green and spirally arranged along the stems.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dinger'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea' is a gradually growing conifer that develops into a sizable shrub or a small tree, reaching heights of up to 10 meters. The bark is a warm cinnamon hue, while the young foliage is feathery and vibrant green, transitioning to a yellow-green shade during the winter months.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Aurea'

This compact, bushy evergreen conifer reaches a height of up to 2 meters. It features spreading branches adorned with long, soft blue-green needles in the spring. As the seasons progress, the foliage shifts to a rich green in summer, eventually transforming to deep purple or red during the winter months.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Nana'

This compact, conical conifer can reach heights of up to 9 meters. It features a dense growth habit and retains its soft, feathery juvenile foliage, which displays a pale green hue, throughout its lifespan.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Viridis'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegantissima'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Enko-sugi'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Fasciata'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Filip's Winter Magic'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Funny'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Froebelii'

This compact evergreen conifer features a tightly packed, dome-like growth habit. Its foliage consists of dark green, needle-like leaves that are closely arranged along the stems.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Golden Promise' is a compact, globe-shaped evergreen conifer. In spring, its foliage exhibits a soft yellow hue, transitioning to a reddish-purple shade during the winter months.

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