Cryptomeria Radicans on Fast Growing Trees Nursery

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*Height Includes Root System

Mature Height:	30-40 ft.
Mature Width:	15-20 ft.
Growth/Year:	3-5 ft.
Sunlight:	Full - Partial
Soil Conditions:	Adaptable
Drought Tolerance:	Good
Botanical Name:	Cryptomeria japonica var. sinensis
Does not ship to:	AZ

These new cryptomeria evergreens are feathery soft... not pointy like other evergreens. Plant every 3-5 feet for a nice, thick privacy screen.

Stylish and chic, this unusual exotic cultivar is also known as the Japanese Cedar. Ornamental, versatile and hardy, the Radicans Cryptomeria has so much going for it, and it is gaining popularity all across the country.

Robust in grow zones 5-9 and bred to develop at a fast pace, the Radicans grows at an amazing rate of 3-5 feet per year. Maturing to heights of 35-45 feet with an approximate spread of under 20 feet, this tree shows off a graceful and elegant figure--tall, slender and tapering to a point.

Cryptomeria flaunts densely packed emerald green foliage that is soft and wispy, rather than the typically stiff and spiky flora of many evergreen trees. Plant near a deck or patio and sit back and enjoy the flowing foliage, when it ripples like downy fur in a gentle breeze.

Cryptomeria Radicans is easy to grow, adapting to most any type of soil, even hard compact clay. Growing in full sun to partial shade, this ruggedly mellow conifer is also quite drought tolerant once established. It is also disease resistant and practically thrives on neglect. Just plant it and you never have to think about it again.

These trees make a wonderful backdrop for lower-growing shrubs such as our Ruby Dazzle Crape Myrtle or a grouping of Knock Out Rose bushes.

Depending on your region, Cryptomeria’s foliage may turn from deep green to a dramatic bronzy-purple in winter, offering year-round color and texture. Radicans retains strong winter color without any fading.

Unlike many of our competitors, we give our trees extra time in the nursery to ensure delivery of a healthy, well-established tree that you can plant and enjoy for years to come. We have an extremely limited supply, so be sure to snap up yours today!

Your Cryptomeria Radicans can be planted any time of year!

We Hate to Wait and know you do too! That's why Fast Growing Trees Nursery leads the industry in how quickly we get your order out. While some orders go out immediately, most are shipped within 7-10 days of your order date. This does not include transit time, which can be several days depending on your state.

We try to avoid plants being in transit over the weekend, which may cause your order to be shipped out at the beginning of the following week. We use FedEx so your order is shipped quickly.

Several products are delayed shipping until the Fall or Spring. These delays are stated on the product description page and helps us insure that you get the healthiest plants possible. On rare occasions, we will delay shipping if we see severe weather forecasts for your area or ours or if we encounter other unusual issues.

If you would like to postpone or reschedule your ship date, just call us and we can send your plants out at a more convenient time for you. If you are sending plants as a gift or need them quicker than normal, we encourage you to place your order by phone.

Sorry cannot ship to AZ.

Amount of Order	Shipping Charge
Less than $15	$5.95
$15.00-$23.99	$8.95
$24.00-$39.99	$11.95
$40.00-$59.99	$13.95
$60.00-$79.99	$18.95
$80.00-$98.99	$21.95
$99+	Apx. 17%

It's Easy to Plant your Cryptomeria Radicans
	Step 1 - Dig Your Hole Select a site with full to partial sun and moist or well drained soil for your Cryptomeria Radicans. If you're planting a hedge, mark out a visual guide by placing stakes five to six feet apart and looping string around them. Plant the trees where the stakes are and they'll grow together to make a dense privacy screen. First, dig each hole so that it is just shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width. Then loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can easily break through. Use your shovel or try dragging the points of a pitch fork along the sides and bottom of the hole.
	Step 2 - Place Your Tree Next, separate the roots of your Cryptomeria Radicans gently with your fingers and position them downward in the hole. The top of the root flare, where the roots end and the trunk begins, should be about an inch above the surrounding soil. Then make sure the tree is exactly vertical in the hole. To make it just right, use a level.
	Step 3 - Backfill Your Hole As you backfill the hole, apply water to remove air pockets. Remove debris like stones and grass and completely break up any dirt clumps. Water your Cryptomeria Radicans again after the transplant is complete. To help retain some of that moisture, it's recommended that you place mulch around each tree to a depth of 2"-3" up to but not touching the trunk. Organic mulches such as wood chips or pine needles also help to better soil structure as they decompose.

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Most useful customer reviews (Cryptomeria Radicans Reviews):

Brian Macdonald

I've had these trees for almost two years. They have flourished and grown about 1 foot per year. I have a lot of deer around my house and they do not eat the trees. Unfortunately, a buck scraped one of the trees clean of bark which eventually killed it.

Lou

Product was shipped in a timely fashion and packaged so that the three trees arrived in good condition. I planted them according to the online planting instructions (enhanced the soil as suggested) and this year two of the trees are doing very well. The third is progresssing more slowly (I suspect the rockiness of the surrounding soil is the major issue) but is holding its own. This is the first growing season so I am hopeful that as the trees acclimate they will live up to their fast growing reputation.

Michele Victorelli

I like your company, but not extremely happy with my order. When I received my products they were very dry and somewhat shriveled up. I planted them according to your directions, but they still died. I called your company and was informed to return the products, which was not an easy task. The process of packing dead plants was a mess, so I just threw them out. My fault I understand. I was told they could not be replaced without proof of the dead plants,
which I did not keep. So, needless to say
I did not reorder anything else. I (may) order a (small) variety of a holly plant in the future. thanks for asking.

Douglas Ensminger

Tree arrived in good condition late October, planted just in time for one of Lexington's most severe winters. Came through well and by mid-August has grown about 4 inches. Hope for continued growth this season and in the future.

maria

grows big

robert j thomas

Excellent tree

les dean

trees arrived in great shape.
there growth has been very slow! one almost died even though i dug a 5ft round hole 3ft deep and mixed compost with my soil.

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