First Editions® Chapel View™ Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria japonica 'PIICJ-I'

$89⁹⁹

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Delivery and Shipping

Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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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
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 Highlights

First Editions® Chapel View™ Japanese Cedar highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

First Editions
Botanical Name

Cryptomeria japonica 'PIICJ-I'
Growing Zones

6-9
Mature Height

5 - 10 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 8 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Well Drained
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Evergreen
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 6-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

For those who love the Japanese Cedar Tree, but don't have room for its huge stature, this First Editions® Japanese Cedar offers those desired features but in a more diminutive form! Chapel View™ Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica 'PIICJ-I') also improves upon the traditional Japanese Cedar in other ways.

Your First Editions® Chapel View Japanese Cedar is a dwarf, evergreen tree with an upright form and compact nature that grows naturally beautiful. While some evergreen cultivars acquire reddish-bronze needles for winter, Chapel View™ retains its vibrant, emerald-green coloring, with just a hint of blue shading, and lasts all year round!

The brown cones that sometimes appear on Cedars haven't been seen on the Chapel View™ variety, yet another improvement over its larger relative. All in all, this lovely Dwarf Cedar will provide you with a beautiful, raindrop-shaped tree with lovely, upswept branches!

Landscape Application:

Plant a single specimen as a gorgeous, year-round accent in your front yard, or several in a side yard to ensure both beauty and privacy! The fluffy blue-green color brightens the usual greenery of most shrubs and trees, enhancing all other plants with their lush color.

The smaller 5 - 10 feet in height yet spreads 4 - 8 feet in width at the base, making Chapel View™ ideal as a hedge that won't take up tons of space while adding privacy and property definition that stands out without looking too stuffy or formal. Bulk up a mixed shrub border or brighten your home's foundation plantings where Chapel View™ will easily soften the corners.

Even large planters can hold these smaller evergreens for balcony and porch gardeners! Dress yours up for the holidays or to coordinate with the seasons. Add some casters to your planter and enjoy moving shade and privacy around your seating areas and back deck!

Lush Bright Blue-Green Foliage
Dwarf Compact Upright Evergreen
Year-Round Interest
Maintains Color In Sun & Shade
Smaller Hedges, Privacy, Large Planters & Specimens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This Dwarf Japanese Cedar does well in both full sun and part shade and is both disease and pest-resistant. Any moderately moist well-drained soil location that has a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the root zone. Prune only if there is winter dieback or you have broken branches in the late winter.

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture
Prune If Needed In Late Winter
Disease & Pest Resistant

First Editions® Chapel View™ is a Japanese Cedar variety with a great deal to offer! It combines all the incredible value of a traditional evergreen, with additional improvements, and on a much smaller scale. Try one today from NatureHills.com!

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Love my little trees

Every day I go out into my front yard and admire my little Chapel View Japanese Cedars. One of the best purchases ever. I would like to but two more. I am waiting for the triple digits to pass in the Central San Joaquin Valley in California. They are my perfect little trees. I water them daily. They are thriving.

Hi Terry,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your First Editions® Chapel View™ Japanese Cedars! We’re delighted to hear they bring such joy every day—and that they’re thriving with your attentive care in the Central San Joaquin Valley’s hot conditions. Waiting until the triple-digit heat lessens is a smart move to ensure your new additions get off to a great start. When you’re ready, planting a bit of organic mulch around the base can help retain moisture and moderate soil temperature, especially during warm spells.

If you ever want tips on the best watering practices or seasonal care for your cedars, feel free to reach out—we’re always happy to assist! Here’s to many more lovely little trees brightening your yard.

Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists

Love my little trees

Hi Terry,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your First Editions® Chapel View™ Japanese Cedars! It’s heartwarming to hear how much joy these little trees bring to your front yard every day. Your dedication to watering them daily clearly shows in how well they are thriving—and we’re thrilled they are “your perfect little trees.”

Waiting for the triple digit heat to subside before adding more is a smart move, especially in Central San Joaquin Valley’s distinctive climate. Once temperatures drop, planting two more should be a great way to expand your beautiful collection. If you’d like, we can send you some helpful care tips tailored for Japanese Cedars in warm climates to keep all your trees healthy and happy.

Thanks again for your feedback and happy planting when the time is right!

Wishing you happy planting,
The Nature Hills Plant Experts

Just beautiful

What a beautiful tree.Words just can't express how it's made my yard look.....Donna

Hi Donna,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the First Editions® Chapel View™ Japanese Cedar! We're truly thrilled to hear how beautifully it has transformed your yard—trees like that really do have a magic of their own. If you ever have questions about care or want tips on caring for it through different seasons, don’t hesitate to reach out; we’re always here to help your garden thrive.