Cryptomeria j. 'Little Champion' - P10.5

Description
This shrub is well tolerated by frost.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Growth habit
Japanese cedar 'Little Champion' is broad, pyramidal and compact in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Champion' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

fruit
Brown, conical cones. The young cones have a red-brown colour.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cryptomeria japonica 'Little Champion' is a shallow-rooting plant.