Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' Web Specials

Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis' Web SpecialsSometimes known as 'Granny's Ringlets', this twisted foliage dwarf conifer adds interest to the garden. Over 10 years the plant will exhibit a rounded form nearly 6 ft tall and a bit wider. Easy to grow in areas zone 5 or warmer. In zones 5 and 6 the tree may exhibit a bronze color in the winter. No insect or disease problems make this plant reliable in the landscape. Can be a good screening plant to hide an unwanted view. The twisted foliage adds

This very showy heather has an unusual quality of producing bright creamy white and red new growth in spring

The needles on Meyer's Dwarf are shorter than other varieties of this species

Prefers lots of like

'hummingbird' flowers that are loaded with nectar

It can be staked upwards

double flowers are vibrant pink with lighter centers and golden-yellow stamens

From central and western China

but have now found it to be 'Nymansay'

it is so worth it

The red flowers with purple corollas will bloom from May until frost

Purple cones upright on entire upper 1 1/2 foot of plant

A Japanese white pine with new growth being bright gold over blue-green