Japanese Red Cedar – Cryptomeria japonica 5,400 Seeds | Commercial Bulk Evergreen | Reforestation & Nursery Pack Fast Growing • Evergreen • Bonsai Suitable • Privacy & Windbreak Tree

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

In its native habitat of Japan and China, it can exceed 180 feet tall. In cultivation, it typically grows 40–60 feet with a 25–35 foot spread. Its horizontal, tiered branching gives it a refined architectural appearance, making it a favorite for avenue plantings, estate landscapes, and windbreaks.

This 5,400-seed commercial bulk pack is ideal for:

• Commercial nurseries
• Reforestation projects
• Windbreak and privacy screen installations
• Christmas tree farms
• Large-scale landscaping
• Bonsai growers producing in volume

Best suited for locations with moist, fertile, well-drained soils.

📦 What You Will Receive

✔️ 5,400 Japanese Red Cedar seeds
✔️ Professionally labeled bulk packaging
✔️ Detailed sowing instructions
✔️ Seeds not pretreated
✔️ Secure packaging for storage or distribution

🌿 Plant Information

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 landscape use)
Spread: 25–35 feet
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Rich, deep, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter
Water Needs: Normal to moist
Drought Tolerance: Low
Maintenance: Low

💡 Unique Characteristic: One of the few conifers capable of coppicing (resprouting from cut stumps), allowing regeneration of older specimens.

🌾 Sowing Instructions

For optimal germination:

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 but not waterlogged during germination.

Protect young seedlings from drying winds and extreme heat.