About Japanese Cryptomeria
Japanese Cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling both summer heat and winter cold. Proper siting and soil preparation are key to establishing healthy specimens in Middle Tennessee's heavy clay soils.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Japanese Cryptomeria
- Scientific Name
- Cryptomeria japonica
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Region
- Middle Tennessee








