Mushroom Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Sentry™ Protected
Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Evergreen, Compact/Dwarf, Low Maintenance, and Heat Tolerant
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateSlow
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
So unique, the Mushroom Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom') is a curious mounded, almost perfectly rounded evergreen that sweeps the ground! The bright green new growth darkens for the summer before transforming into gorgeous bronzy purple winter foliage!
The airy soft foliage is a delight to have in the landscape! But it's that umbrella-shaped growing form that really takes the cake! Barely needing any maintenance to keep it in its tidy, formal mound, Mushroom is so easy to care for while delivering formal and whimsical garden décor without taking up much space or blocking views)!
Spring brings unique yellowish bottlebrush pollen at the ends of your branches which become unique little round cones in the fall for added interest! Japanese Cedars are heat and humidity tolerant throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 9 and only grow to a neat and tidy 3-4 feet in height and width. The arching, cascading growth rambles and spills over itself into a compact ball that sweeps the ground!
Planting and Application:
Mushroom Japanese Cedar is a gorgeous dwarf form with such whimsy to how it grows that we’re sure you'll want to make room for it in many locations around the garden! Seldom bothered by deer and tolerant of sun and part shade, there are few areas where you can’t use a few of these curious plants! Even a large planter or patio pot will contain the genuine beauty of this dwarf evergreen tree! Mix and match with other Cryptomeria for a unique rounded and surreal garden border!
More shrub-like in appearance due to the smaller form and rounded canopy, use these accents and focal points around formal and informal garden beds and borders. This is a classic specimen in an Asian-inspired garden and Rock Garden! Or as evenly spaced accents along a path or walkway. Use in show-stopping groups in a mixed border or to highlight your foundation plantings with evergreen year-round appeal!
- Unique Mounded Rounded Mushroom-Shaped Evergreen
- Compact & Dwarf Form
- Green Soft Needles & Bronzy Purple Winter Color
- Year-Round Whimsical Appeal
- Specimens, Focal Points, Low Groupings & Rows
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Japanese Cedars thrive in full sun and partial shade so long as they are planted in well-drained soil with moderate moisture availability. The slower growth will never outgrow its environment or make you work for all this unique character! These can be pruned as needed to keep a more uniform shape or could be allowed to grow more naturally and free-form. Should you need to do any pruning, wait until the very early spring to nip out crossing/rubbing branches or clean up the interior for air circulation. Water well going into winter, this is especially important in the colder zones where the soil freezes. Protect from drying winter winds in the colder zones.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moderate, Consistent Moisture Needs
- Any Rich Well-Drained Soil
- Slow-Growing = Low Maintenance!
- Prune If Needed In Late Winter/Early Spring
Rounded mounded umbrella-shaped dwarf evergreen, the Mushroom Japanese Cedar will add that special touch to your landscape this year, but only if you order this fantastic new variety today at NatureHills.com!
