Q: A year ago, I purchased two Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' that I've been growing in large pots flanking our west-facing porch. They did quite well last summer and fall, but over the winter, ...

There are a number of conifers that turn a spectacular purple when temperatures drop in winter. Purple foliage has the unique characteristic of appearing as either a cool or warm color, depending on ...

If you love golden foliage, the golden Japanese cedar is for you. When planted against a dark green backdrop, it shines like a beacon. What: Cryptomeria japonica “Sekkan-sugi,” commonly known as ...

The conifer’s needles are olive in color most of the year, but often take on bronze or purple highlights in wintertime. What: Cryptomeria japonica “Vilmoriniana” is a captivating dwarf form of ...

With its inward-pointed needles twisted around flexible stems, Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' reminds some folks of a curly-haired elder, giving rise to one common name, granny's ringlets. But this ...

* Botanical name:Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon' * What it is: A slow-growing, compact, loosely pyramidal evergreen with soft, dark-green needles. * Size: 10-12 feet tall, 5-6 feet wide in about ...

Marker-assisted selection (MAS) has emerged as a pivotal tool in the breeding of Cryptomeria japonica, a conifer of major forestry importance across East Asia and beyond. By utilising molecular ...