Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' (Japanese Cedar)

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta', commonly known as Japanese Cedar, is a compact evergreen conifer. It is noted for its dense, feathery foliage and attractive rusty-red bark. The needles are green in summer turning to a bronze hue in winter. This cultivar is slower growing and more compact than the species, making it suitable for small gardens or containers.