Japanese Red Cedar – Cryptomeria japonica 1800 Seeds | Bulk Evergreen Conifer | Nursery & Reforestation Pack Fast Growing • Bonsai Friendly • Excellent Screen Tree

Japanese Red Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), also known as Sugi or Japanese Cedar, is a tall, elegant evergreen conifer valued for its symmetrical pyramidal shape, soft bluish-green foliage, and striking reddish-brown bark that peels in decorative strips.

In its native habitat of Japan and China, this tree can exceed 180 feet in height. In cultivation, it typically grows 40–60 feet tall with a 25–35 foot spread. Its layered horizontal branching creates a refined, architectural presence in the landscape.

This 1,800-seed bulk pack is ideal for:

• Commercial nursery production
• Reforestation projects
• Large privacy screens & windbreaks
• Avenue plantings
• Christmas tree farms
• Bonsai growers starting in volume

A premium evergreen suited for landscapes with moist, fertile soil conditions.

📦 What You Will Receive

✔️ 1,800 Japanese Red Cedar seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packaging
✔️ Detailed sowing instructions
✔️ Seeds not pretreated
✔️ Secure bulk packaging

🌿 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica
Common Names: Japanese Cedar, Sugi, Peacock Pine
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
USDA Zones: 6–9 (possibly Zone 5 with protection)
Growth Rate: Fast to moderate
Mature Height: 60–180 feet (typically smaller in cultivation)
Spread: 25–35 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, deep, moist, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Normal to moist
Drought Tolerance: Low
Maintenance: Low

💡 Unique Feature: One of the few conifers capable of coppicing (sprouting from cut stumps), allowing regeneration of mature trees.

🌾 Sowing Instructions

For best germination results:

1. Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.

2. Cold stratify for 60–90 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.

3. Sow 1/8 inch deep.

4. Keep evenly moist during germination (not waterlogged).

Young seedlings benefit from protection against strong winds and drying conditions.