Dwarf Japanese Cedar Plant 4” Pot - Compact Evergreen Shrub - Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana’ - Winter Color Transformations

Add year-round structure and seasonal color to your landscape with Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana’, a compact dwarf evergreen prized for its dense form and beautiful winter color transformation. This slow-growing conifer forms a tidy, globe-shaped mound, making it perfect for small gardens, containers, and foundation plantings.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love ‘Vilmoriniana’

• 🌿 Dense, compact globe-shaped growth
• 🍂 Foliage shifts from green to bronze/rust tones in winter
• 🌱 Slow-growing and easy to maintain
• 🦌 Deer-resistant and low maintenance
• 🌼 Ideal for small spaces and containers

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Live, healthy Cryptomeria ‘Vilmoriniana’ plant
• Shipped in a 4” nursery pot
• Well-rooted and ready for planting

🌿 Plant Details

Common Name: Dwarf Japanese Cedar
Scientific Name: Cryptomeria japonica ‘Vilmoriniana’
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
Soil: Well-draining soil
Hardiness Zones: 6–9
Growth Habit: Globe-shaped, compact
Format: Live plant in 4” pot

🌱 Care Tips

• ☀️ Plant in full sun for best shape and color
• 💧 Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
• 🌿 Minimal pruning needed—naturally compact
• 🌱 Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring

💡 Pro Tip: Winter color intensifies in colder temperatures for added seasonal interest

🌸 Perfect For

• Foundation plantings & front yard landscaping
• Rock gardens & small garden designs
• Containers & patio accents
• Low hedges and borders
• Japanese-inspired or minimalist landscapes