Cryptomeria Little Diamond is a dwarf evergreen shrub with a dense, mounding habit. Blue-green, scale-like foliage turns red in winter. Great container plant, accent or border. Plant with Fringe Flower Purple Majesty in areas like Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 2′-4′ tall, 2′-4′ wide
- Light Requirement: Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: High
- USDA Zone: 5a
- Growth Habit: Dense, Mounded
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Attributes: Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Fragrant
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Plant in enriched, acidic soil with good drainage. Little to no pruning required, unless to keep desired shape. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in early spring.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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