Rein's Dense Jade Japanese Cedar

Rein's Dense Jade Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica 'Rein's Dense Jade')

Rein's Dense Jade Japanese Cedar is a narrow, upright conifer with soft green needles that lie close to the branchlets like a braid. Tight, ascending branches create a dense, pyramidal outline that offers four-season structure and develops attractive bronze tones in winter.

Distinctive Features

Compact, columnar habit holds a crisp silhouette suitable for limited spaces, while fine, braided-looking foliage provides refined texture. Steady growth about 15 in or more per year builds a strong specimen that reads well year round.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade, with best density in full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil with good aeration.
• Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment; provide deep watering in dry spells.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 25 ft tall and 12 ft wide at maturity.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Dense, narrow pyramid and braided foliage create an elegant specimen.
• Narrow Screens: Upright form suits space-saving privacy or wind-tempering rows.
• Foundation Accents: Strong vertical lines complement stone and architecture.
• Mixed Conifer Borders: Adds year-round texture and winter bronze color.
• Entry Gardens: Formal, tidy presence anchors paths and courtyards.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply and regularly the first 2 to 3 years; reduce frequency once established.
• Pruning: Minimal; tip prune lightly to maintain a clean outline if needed.
• Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer if growth seems weak.
• Mulching: Apply a 2 to 3 inch mulch ring to conserve moisture and protect surface roots, keeping mulch off the trunk.
• Notes: Plant in a site sheltered from harsh, drying winds to protect young shoots and preserve needle quality.

Why Choose Rein's Dense Jade Japanese Cedar?

• Space-Efficient Form: Naturally narrow habit fits smaller footprints without sacrificing height.
• Refined Texture: Braided-looking needles deliver close-up interest.
• Four-Season Appeal: Evergreen presence with bronze winter color.
• Reliable Grower: Steady annual extension supports timely landscape impact.
• Design Versatility: Works in formal, contemporary, and woodland settings.

Site in full sun for best density, provide even moisture in a well drained soil, and protect from drying winds to maintain the tight form and fresh foliage.