Dwarf Japanese Cedar - 3 Gallon

Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Compact Evergreen with Soft, Feather-Like Foliage and Graceful Form

Add a touch of elegance to your garden with the Dwarf Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica ‘Dwarf’), a slow-growing, compact conifer prized for its soft, feathery, bright green foliage and graceful, pyramidal shape. This versatile shrub offers year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and container displays.

Why You'll Love It

Compact Size: Typically grows 3–5 feet tall and wide — perfect for small spaces and containers

Distinctive Foliage: Soft, needle-like leaves create a fine texture and lush green color

Slow Grower: Easy to maintain shape without frequent pruning

Year-Round Interest: Evergreen with excellent winter color retention

Low Maintenance: Drought tolerant once established and resistant to deer browsing

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica ‘Dwarf’

Type: Evergreen conifer shrub

Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide

Light: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8

Where to Use It

As a foundation shrub or accent plant

In rock gardens and mixed borders

In containers and patios

For small garden spaces and Japanese-style gardens

Locally Grown & Shipped with Care

Our Dwarf Japanese Cedars are grown with care in our historic greenhouse and shipped directly to your door, arriving healthy and ready to enhance your garden.