Conifer Database - Globosa Nana

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Cryptomeria japonica ‘Globosa Nana’

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' is a dwarf globose selection of Japanese cedar with uniform, somewhat loose branching bearing nodding tips, particularly in spring. Awl-like foliage is dense and compact, turning yellowish green in the heat of the summer and more blueish green in winter. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 32 to 40 inches (80 - 100 cm) tall and wide, an annual growth rate of 3 to 4 inches (7.5 - 10 cm).

This is an extremely old cultivar that originated long ago in Japan. Murray Hornibrook first described and named it in his 1923 book, Dwarf and Slow-growing Conifers. It is thought to have come to Europe with the Japanese name 'Mitama' or 'Mitama-sugi' which should take precedence as a cultivar name.




Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica

Cryptomeria japonica

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Medium Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Unknown


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