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 japonica 'Koshyi'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Kyara Gold'

This compact evergreen conifer develops a tightly packed, dome-like shape. Its slender, vivid green foliage grows closely against the branches, creating a textured, corded appearance.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Champion'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Diamond'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Sonja' is a compact evergreen conifer that typically grows to about 50 cm in height and width within a decade. This cultivar features soft, green foliage with awl-shaped leaves arranged in a spiral pattern.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Sonja'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Yoko'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Littleworth Gnom' is a compact conifer that reaches a height of approximately 1.5 meters after a decade. It features a rounded growth form, with new shoots appearing in a pale green color and exhibiting a slight twist. As these shoots mature, they develop into a rich deep green shade. In the winter months, the foliage takes on a bronze hue.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Littleworth Gnom'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Lobbii'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Magic Bonsai'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Majiro-sugi'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Midare'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Monstrosa Nana'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Monstrosa'

This compact conifer reaches about 50 cm in height within a decade, developing a rounded shape that creates a dome of lush greenery. In spring and summer, the new growth appears pale green, transitioning to a rich deep green as it matures. In winter, the foliage takes on a deep reddish-bronze hue.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana Albospica'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Nana'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Osaka-tama'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Pipo'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Pungens'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Pygmaea'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Pyramidata'

This robust evergreen conifer can reach approximately 7 meters in height within a decade. It features fibrous, red-brown bark and has uniquely twisted branches adorned with flattened needles that are tightly spiraled around them.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen-sugi'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Rein's Dense Jade' is a slow-growing, evergreen conifer that maintains a compact, pyramidal shape, ultimately reaching a height of approximately 6 feet. Its lush, dark jade-green leaves transition to a purple-bronze hue in colder winter months. This variety thrives in sunny locations and is well-suited for a variety of garden settings.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Rein's Dense Jade'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan-sugi' is a compact, conical evergreen that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. It features branches that droop slightly, giving it a distinct silhouette. The foliage consists of soft, awl-shaped leaves that begin as a light creamy-yellow and transition to a darker green with yellow undertones during the winter months.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan-sugi'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Selaginoides'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Shigyoku'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' is a slow-growing, semi-dwarf evergreen conifer characterized by its narrow, wedge-shaped needles that curve and twist spirally around the branches. In its early stages, the plant presents a jagged silhouette, gradually maturing into a broad dome shape and eventually forming a tall conical structure that can reach heights of up to 6 meters.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiraliter Falcata'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tansu' is a compact conifer that reaches around 70 cm in height after a decade. It develops a wide, uneven cone shape filled with dense foliage. In spring and summer, the new growth appears pale green, transitioning to a deeper green as it matures, with a reddish-bronze hue emerging during colder winter months.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tansu'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan-sugi' is a diminutive conifer that grows slowly, reaching a height of approximately 15 cm over a decade. It develops a broad, flat-topped shape with densely packed, needle-like leaves that are prickly to the touch. In spring and summer, the young growth appears pale green, transitioning to a rich deep green as it matures. During the winter months, the foliage takes on a deep reddish-bronze hue.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan-sugi'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tenzan-yatsubusa'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tilford Cream'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tilford Gold' is a compact evergreen conifer that develops into a rounded, dome-like shape. Its foliage is soft yet sharply pointed, creating a moss-like appearance. The new growth emerges in a creamy yellow hue, while winter brings out subtle bronze tones.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tilford Gold'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Toad'PBR

Cryptomeria japonica 'Toda'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tomahawk'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Top Gold' (v)

Cryptomeria japonica 'Tsukomo'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Twinkle Toes' is a compact, conical evergreen conifer that grows slowly. Its foliage is dense and features a creamy-yellow hue upon emergence, transitioning to a lighter green as the season progresses.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Twinkle Toes'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Gold'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmorin Variegated' (v)

Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana' is a compact, slow-growing conifer that develops into a rounded, bushy shape. Its short, needle-like leaves are initially olive-green, shifting to red, bronze, and purple hues as autumn approaches and temperatures drop. This cultivar is well-suited for use in pots and containers, as well as in gravel gardens or as a front-of-border plant. It serves as an excellent substitute for Buxus (Box).

Cryptomeria japonica 'Vilmoriniana'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Viminalis' is a robust evergreen conifer that can grow into a sizable tree. It features a graceful, arching form and is distinguished by its reddish-brown bark. The tree's branches are elongated and dense, adorned with flat needles that range in color from pale to deep green.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Viminalis'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Viridis'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Winter Bronze'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yellow Twig'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yokohama' is a compact, upright evergreen tree characterized by its distinctive, irregular form and clumping branches. The foliage consists of dense, wedge-shaped leaves that start off light green and transition to a deeper green as the plant matures. This cultivar is well-suited for use as a focal point in rockeries.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yokohama'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' is a gradually growing, conical evergreen shrub that can attain a height of approximately 6 meters. It features soft, spiraled leaves that start as pale green and transition to a blue-green hue as the plant ages. This variety serves well as an accent plant in gardens and is also suitable for cultivation in pots and containers.

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