
Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica Globosa Nana
A delightful dwarf evergreen, 'Globosa Nana' offers year-round texture and a unique, compact form perfect for small spaces.
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About this plant
Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' is a charming, slow-growing conifer celebrated for its dense, globe-shaped habit and rich green foliage that takes on bronze hues in winter. Its finely textured, scale-like needles create a soft, fluffy appearance, making it an excellent focal point or a sophisticated addition to mixed borders, rock gardens, and foundation plantings. This cultivar maintains its neat form without extensive pruning. Achieving an architectural presence in a compact package, 'Globosa Nana' is an ideal choice for adding evergreen interest to patios, containers, or smaller garden designs where space is at a premium.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soil. Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from harsh winter winds, especially when young. Requires minimal pruning to maintain its natural, mounding shape.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 3-4 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Growth rate
- Slow