Japanese Red Cedar – Cryptomeria japonica 600 Seeds | Fast Growing Evergreen | Bonsai & Privacy Tree Bulk Pack for Nursery, Screening & Reforestation

Japanese Red Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), also known as Sugi or Japanese Cedar, is a majestic evergreen conifer prized for its graceful pyramidal shape, soft bluish-green foliage, and attractive reddish-brown bark that peels in long decorative strips.

In its native habitat of Japan and China, this tree can exceed 180 feet tall, though landscape specimens typically reach 40–60 feet. Branches form elegant horizontal tiers that ascend when young and gently droop at maturity, creating a refined and stately appearance.

This 600-seed bulk pack is ideal for:

• Nursery production
• Windbreak and privacy screens
• Avenue plantings
• Reforestation projects
• Bonsai cultivation
• Christmas tree growing

A beautiful evergreen for large landscapes where moist, rich soil conditions are available.

📦 What You Will Receive

✔️ 600 Japanese Red Cedar seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Seeds not pretreated
✔️ Secure packaging

🌿 Plant Details

Common Names: Japanese Cedar, Sugi, Peacock Pine
Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
Growth Rate: Fast to moderate
USDA Zones: 6–9 (possibly 5 with protection)
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 with organic matter
Water Needs: Normal to moist
Drought Tolerance: Low
Maintenance: Low

💡 Japanese Red Cedar is one of the few conifers capable of coppicing (sprouting from cut stumps), allowing rejuvenation of older 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 (not wet) during germination.

Seedlings benefit from protection from drying winds and extreme heat.