Cryptomeria japonica 'Kyara Gold'

Common name
Japanese Sugi-Pine

Family
Cupressaceae

Genus
Native to Japan where they are revered as the national tree. Cryptomeria Japonica are large evergreen trees with attractive red-brown bark and dense foliage consisting of short awl-shaped leaves arranged spirally around the branchlets; cones are spherical.

Details
Cryptomeria japonica 'Kyara Gold' is a Japanese cedar with bright green golden spiralled foliage in the summer which turns a beautiful rusty red in the autumn and winter. Its has an upright habit which will eventually make a tree with reddish bark. An unusual specimen conifer which brings great colour and texture to the garden.  

Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 Litre.
Ultimate Height: 3m.
Ultimate Spread: 1m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
Special Attributes: Makes a great accent plant for any garden.