Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' – Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides'

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Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' – Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides'

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Broad pyramidal, usually branched from ground level, very large shrub to small tree. Eventually grows to a multi-stemmed plant, 5 to 6 m tall and almost as wide. The bark is reddish brown and peels in long strips. The needles are somewhat shorter, more curved and a bit farther apart than the species. The branches are often straight along their whole length with vigorously produced branchlets at their tips creating a loose tree with clusters of twigs at the end of each branch. This unusual appearance is a typical feature of ‘Araucarioides’ and the similar-looking ‘Dacrydioides’, which grows significantly lower and wider. Young plants may suffer from frost in harsh winters and heavy snowfall can cause branches to break. It cannot tolerate sharp, dry wind and the tree prefers to grow in well-drained, somewhat moist and acidic soil.

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Height
5 - 6 m
Crown
broad ovoid, light, open crown
Bark and branches
twigs green, bark reddish brown flaking in long strips
Leaf
Sickle-shaped needles, dark green, 0.4 - 0.9 cm, evergreen
Flowers
inconspicuous
Fruits
round cones with spiked seed scales
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
well-drained, moist, acidic
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
small gardens
Shape
clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Japan, before 1865
Clear stem conifer Specimen conifer acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad ovoid 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres open crown green green average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' has a average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucarioides' 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.

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