.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Radicans' Japanese Cedar Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans' Description A compact, evergreen conifer featuring dense, feathery foliage that creates a lush, vibrant green display. Known for its striking reddish-brown bark and graceful, cascading branches, it adds elegance and texture to gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for foundation planting, hedges, or accent in Japanese or contemporary gardens. Suitable for container planting on patios and decks, or as a focal specimen in landscape designs requiring year-round greenery. Plant Details Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans' Common Name: Radicans' Japanese Cedar Size & Growth: 3-6 ft tall and wide at maturity, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, feather-like foliage Bloom Time: Usually not flowering, as it's an evergreen conifer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for pots Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Slightly toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Japanese maples, hostas, ferns Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a well-drained location with full sun to partial shade. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches in early spring. Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulching helps insulate roots. Planting Depth: Ensure the top of the root ball is level with the ground. Fertilization: Feed with an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer. Special Care: Monitor for pests such as spider mites; ensure adequate watering during dry periods.
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