Japanese Red Cedar – Cryptomeria japonica 300 Seeds | Evergreen Conifer | Bonsai Friendly Fast Growing Ornamental | Moist Soil Loving | Screen & Specimen Tree

Grow your own Japanese Red Cedar from seed and enjoy a graceful, fast-growing evergreen prized for its elegant pyramidal form and rich reddish-brown bark. Cryptomeria japonica, also known as Sugi or Japanese Cedar, is native to Japan and China and has been planted for centuries as a stately specimen and avenue tree.

This tall, cone-shaped evergreen features soft bluish-green foliage arranged in spiraling ranks that completely cloak the twigs. The massive trunk develops thick reddish bark that peels attractively in long strips, adding year-round visual interest. In its native habitat it can exceed 180 feet tall, though cultivated landscape specimens are typically 40–60 feet.

Japanese Red Cedar is ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, avenue plantings, bonsai, and Christmas tree production. The 300-seed pack is perfect for nursery growers, reforestation projects, bulk planting, or large landscape installations.

You will receive seeds similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 300 Japanese Red Cedar seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Japanese Red Cedar, Japanese Cedar, Sugi
Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, deep, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter
Watering: Normal to moist; low drought tolerance
Mature Height: 60–180 feet (typically smaller in cultivation)
Growth Rate: Fast to moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9 (possibly 5 with protection)
Container Friendly: Yes (excellent for bonsai when young)

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting. Cold stratify for 60–90 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 1/8 inch deep and keep evenly moist during germination. Young seedlings benefit from protection against drying winds.