Cryptomeria Radicans Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica var. radicans
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Delivery and Shipping
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.
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 |
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| $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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
Cryptomeria Radicans Japanese Cedar highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 5-8
We love Cryptomeria Radicans (Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans') and this variety has specifically been bred to grow quickly, you'll be amazed as you watch this "speed demon" tree race to grow as a young tree.
It's also known as Japanese Cedar, and it's a beautiful workhorse! These versatile evergreen trees feature lovely soft foliage that flutters and sways in the slightest breeze. Kids love to run their hands over it. Radicans is one of the most graceful evergreens you'll ever see. Densely packed, blue-green foliage gently tapers to a point and shoots upward toward the sky.
Unlike other Cryptomeria varieties, the foliage is not heavily bronzed in the wintertime of year. With the Radicans, the foliage remains green with just a slight ornamental touch of spicy rich bronze in especially cold winters. This is a great choice, perfect for landscapes in Growing Zones 5-8 that receive adequate rainfall.
Landscape Application:
When you need to screen an ugly view, you want a super-fast privacy solution, but you also want to make a good choice that works for a very long time in your landscape! How does 3 - 4 feet of growth a year sound to you?
An important plant for the home landscape, this tree has a dense canopy and grows in a useful narrow pyramidal column. Planting 8 to 10 feet apart should give you a full hedge within 5 years. Try them just about anywhere you need to add an evergreen accent, or to gain privacy. One would look terrific as an accent next to your patio or at the corner of your house.
You could also plant several for a quick hedge along your property line or use a few as a privacy screen or windbreak. They easily extend the height of a fence line to block out an unwanted view. The trees will touch and create a solid wall if planted 8 feet apart. Otherwise, bump up the space to 12 feet apart (measuring from trunk to trunk) to see a row of individual trees with elbow room around each.
They are also a perfect fit in a Japanese-style Zen Garden. Known as the national tree of Japan, Cryptomeria has that graceful form shared by most plants of Asian origin. Use a single tree as a rough-textured specimen for contrast in a raked gravel planting bed. Hide a utility area in your garden or use a row of them to create special Garden Rooms. Your lot will look larger if you use pretty trees like Cryptomeria Radicans as living walls of hidden retreats.
Or, try a pair flanking a Moon Gate or on either side of the entrance. They'll be a perfect fit to elevate the experience of entry. Why not carve out space for an elegant, private outdoor dining room? Or gift yourself a quiet retreat away from the world with a hammock or hot tub.
- Bright Blue-Green Color
- Attractive Form With Soft, Feathery Foliage
- Really Fast Growth Rate - Grows 3 - 4 Feet a Year!
- Year Round Color
- Privacy & Wind Break Tree, Hedges & Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
It's a rather versatile evergreen and happy in either full sun to partial shade, Cryptomeria Radicans is also tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, including clay, as long as water drains away quickly. Cryptomeria doesn't perform well in alkaline soils. However, it will tolerate neutral and even higher acid soils. Once established, tough Cryptomeria Radicans is more disease-resistant than other selections.
Once established, this tree is somewhat drought tolerant but benefits greatly from a 3 to 4-inch mulch extended 3 feet from the outside of the canopy. This will help to keep the top of the root system cool and cut down on surface moisture evaporation.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture
- Prune If Needed In Late Winter
- Disease Resistant, Long-Lived & Adaptable
This lovely evergreen is prized for both appearance and texture. Cryptomeria Radicans grows fast and is easy to care for. Order today from NatureHills.com and get started on your beautiful privacy.
