{"product_id":"cryptomeria-japonica-elegans-12ltr-pot","title":"Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' 12ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' (12L Pot)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA striking, tactile conifer, Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' forms a broadly columnar, upright evergreen with distinctive tiered branches clothed in soft, feathery, juvenile foliage that never hardens into stiff adult needles — irresistible to touch and a genuine talking point in the garden. The blue-green foliage puts on a real seasonal show, deepening to rich purple with hints of red and orange through autumn and winter, before returning to fresh blue-green in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, reflecting its architectural presence and reliable garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCryptomeria has notably weak, shallow roots, so it's best given a sheltered spot away from strong winds, in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade — it tolerates chalk, clay, loam and sand alike. Reaching an eventual height of 4–8m with a much narrower spread of just 1–1.5m, its slender, columnar habit makes it a superb specimen for a smaller garden, courtyard, or as a striking vertical accent among lower planting. No routine pruning is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 12-litre pot, ready to plant out and establish quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58786450833782,"sku":null,"price":76.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21132201.png?v=1789993351","url":"https:\/\/www.pengellygardencentre.co.uk\/products\/cryptomeria-japonica-elegans-12ltr-pot","provider":"PengellyGardenCentre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}