$150.00
‘Taisho Tama’ makes an excellent dwarf specimen tree in the Asian garden or mixed conifer planting. It can be used as an upright foundation planting accent. This dwarf tree is similar in foliage to ‘Tansu’ but has a more upright and branched form. Grows to 6 feet in 15 years. ‘Taisho Tama’ tends to shed its lower branches forming a dwarf “standard”. It resembles a miniature giant sequoia at only 6 feet tall. Great for under-planting. Found in the Aritaki Arboretum in Japan sometime before 1974.
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Best grown in moist, rich, fertile, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Soils should not be allowed to dry out. Site in a location protected from drying winter winds. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | 'Taisho Tama', Japanese Cedar |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cryptomeria japonica 'Taisho Tama' |
| Container/Amount | 5-6' BB |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 10 ft. |
| Width | 5 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
