Dark green needles arranged in numerous branchlets create a graceful broadly pyramidal habit. Rope-like foliage resembles monkey puzzle tree. A great garden conversation piece. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Cryptomeria japonica ‘Araucarioides’ Pronunciation- krip-toh-MEER-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- 8 ft Mature Height- 12 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Requires a well-drained soil Current Size- 6 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ – ornamental grass complement Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds, shelter for beneficial insects Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C14 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches anytime; maintain even moisture and fertilize lightly in spring. Trimming Instructions- Remove dead or damaged branches in late winter. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add compost to improve aeration and drainage around roots. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Twig blight, spider mites
