Cryptomeria japonica Dinger
Cryptomeria japonica Dinger
Cryptomeria japonica Dinger
Japanese Cedar, Sugi, Japanese Redwood
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Description
The Cryptomeria japonica 'Dinger' is a particular variety of Japanese Cedar that will seduce with its appearance of a large sea urchin. Forming a wide ball, it produces upright and thread-like shoots that branch out from the second year. As it ages, through successive branching, its vegetation becomes denser and presents a bristly aspect. Original, elegant, and space-saving, this conifer deserves a good spot in a rockery, in the centre of a bed, or in a modern or Japanese-style setting. It will thrive in any well-drained garden, preferably non-calcareous, and rather cool soil.
The Cryptomeria japonica is a very tall conifer from the taxodiaceae family, native to Japan. In its country of origin, this tree is commonly planted around religious temples. It is a species adapted to a mild oceanic climate, with year-round humidity and mild winters. In Asia, this forest tree, resembling a sequoia, can reach heights of up to 60 m (196 ft 11 in), with a trunk diameter of 4 m (13 ft 1 in) covered in reddish-brown bark that peels off in vertical strips. In our latitudes, it can still reach heights of 30 to 40 m (98 ft 5 in to 131 ft 2 in). The foliage is evergreen in winter and consists of thread-like needles arranged spirally around the twigs. The Japanese cedar has given rise to numerous cultivars selected for their compact growth, foliage appearance, original habit, resistance to cold, and better tolerance to our soils and average climates.
The 'Dinger' Cryptomeria was selected in the Netherlands in the early 2000s. Originally, it was a branch of Cryptomeria japonica Dacrydioides' that had an unusual appearance. The branch was isolated and then propagated by cuttings. It is a natural mutation. The slow-growing tree will reach approximately 1.20 m (3 ft 11 in) in height and 1.30 m (4 ft 4 in) in width after 10 years. Eventually, it can reach 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in all directions. The trunk is slender and extends to the top of the tree. Its wood is red-brown in colour. The curved needles are grouped into 5 spirals around the twig. The foliage is fine, with a beautiful tender green colour in spring, a slightly darker green in summer, and glaucous in winter, densely covering the shoots. These shoots grow vertically and then branch out from the second year. Each new shoot then branches out, resulting in a very dense vegetation. This variety is hardy up to -15°C (5 °F) once mature, but young specimens are intolerant of severe frosts. It requires a sheltered position from cold and dry winds, as well as a non-scorching exposure.
If the Cryptomeria japonica 'Dinger' finds its place in your garden, it will arouse the curiosity of all your visitors. It is an interesting specimen to highlight. Some ground-covering conifers with a prostrate habit (Juniperus horizontalis Blue Chip, J.squamata Blue Carpet), a carpet of periwinkles, or even snowdrops, for example, could be placed at its base. This conifer will acclimatise in regions with not too harsh winters and not too dry summers.
Uses/Properties:
The wood of the Japanese Cedar is pleasantly fragrant, with a beautiful pink-red colour, lightweight but resistant and decay-resistant. It is widely used in Japan for all types of construction, both indoors and out.
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Botanical data
Cryptomeria
japonica
Dinger
Taxodiaceae (cupressaceae)
Japanese Cedar, Sugi, Japanese Redwood
Cultivar or hybrid
atteinterespiratoire
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Planting and care
The Cryptomeria japonica Dinger can be planted from September to November and from February to June in ordinary, well-drained, preferably moist, rather fertile, non-limestone, neutral or acidic soil. It fears dry and/or limestone or too shallow soils. Choose a semi-shaded location, especially in very sunny regions. This variety is intolerant of dry and cold winds that burn its young shoots. The weight of the snow can break certain branches. Soak the roots well before planting. Add an organic supplement at planting and water generously in the first years, and in case of prolonged drought. Apply a special conifer fertiliser every year in April and hoe the soil in summer. This conifer is hardy down to -15°C (5 °F). Pruning is not necessary, but it tolerates light pruning well.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.