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CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA 'ELEGANS COMPACTA'

Genus: Cryptomeria.

Species: Cryptomeria japonica.

A more compact bush form of the well known Elegans. The foliage is softer and more feathery, turning from light green to purple then reddish bronze in winter.
Does well for screening or for corner spots. Can be cut hard back in late summer, feed annually.

Height after 10 years growth: 150cm
Spread after 10 years growth: 80cm

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