Rupert wrote:
"woad" wrote in message
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Hi everyone does anyone know if the shrub Cryptomeria grows ok in
ordinary soil or does it need acidic soil. I think its a lovely
shrub..thanx in anticipation ..Woad
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woad

I would not call it a shrub. Depending on the cultivar it can grow to very
large proportions. AFAIK it does not need acid soil but prefers moist
locations.
I notice that a few on line retailers are suddenly pushing this as a *new*
and unusual tree. Sounds interesting

Ingwersens in Sussex say this on their site:
"CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA 'VILMORINIANA' AGM

This is one of the best cultivars of the Japanese Cedar or Sugi for the
rock garden and is very slow growing, reaching only 30cm in ten years.
A sunny site in moisture-retaining humus rich soil is preferred, but
some shade will be tolerated."
http://www.ingwersen.co.uk/Cryptomeria%20japonica%20'Vilmoriniana'.htm
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon