Cryptomeria japonica 'Dense Jade', Japanese Cedar sun but this heather is really

but this heather is really more flamboyant — a flaming torch of brick-red-orange upright spiking foliage throughout the winter

this is one of the most popular plants in the garden every year

silvery light green leaves* with darker veins

Yet it is so unassuming at first glance

it successfully shades out weeds

Cryptomeria japonica 'Dense Jade', Japanese Cedar sun but this heather is really'Dense Jade' is an upright evergreen conifer with rich jade green foliage. It forms a broad, dense, substantial, and handsome shrubby tree with attractive purplish bronzing in winter on its intriguing textural foliage. Well drained soil is best for this attractive selection reaching 12' tall x 8' wide in 10 years. A garden anchor or a gorgeous way to block an undesirable view, it will definitely be admired and coveted. Minimum temperature: 20 F