Cryptomeria japonica 'Kelly's Fastigiate'

Japanese cedar is in the cypress family and is a needled evergreen. All cryptomeria japonica cultivars prefer moist, well-drained and acidic soils with high organic content, but they are adaptable to other conditions once established. They are all hardy to the -5 to -10 Fahrenheit range (zone 6). Light requirements can vary, anywhere from full sun to partial sun to dappled sun.

'Kelly's fastigiate' is an upright cultivar with dark green needles that can handle full sun.

Growth rate, habit: slow, upright

Mature size: TBD

Soil/water: moist, well-drained, acidic /average

Cold hardiness temperature: -5 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit (zone 6)

Light: full sun to partial shade

Features: drought resistant once established

Special considerations: not suitable above zone 9b