Creating a focal point in the landscape, Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan-sugi' (Japanese Cedar) is a small, conical evergreen conifer adorned with semi-pendulous branches bearing soft, awl-shaped leaves. The foliage is tipped creamy yellow and is most intense when the new growth emerges in spring and early summer. Then it fades to dark green in the heat of the summer. Cones do form on this Japanese Cedar. They are crinkled brown and hang from the ends of the branches in the fall. A fast grower, 12-14 in. per year (30-35 cm), this Golden Japanese Cedar makes an elegant specimen tree.

• Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 10-30 ft. tall (3-9 m) and 10-12 ft. wide (3-4 m).
• Performs best in full sun or part shade in any moist, well-drained soils. Protect from drying winds.
• Easy to grow, easy to care for.
• No pruning required.
• Generally pest and disease free.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.