Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucariodes' deciduous Flowers/fruits aren't common in areas

Flowers/fruits aren't common in areas with winter temperatures into the low teens

We also produce the cultivar Zelkova serrata 'Bright Park' which is likely synonymous but we have not grown both plants side by side in the garden to either confirm or deny this

It is extremely slow growing and has proven very difficult to propagate and additionally due to slow growth it has almost no material available for propagation

NC area for many years and can create a very bold

Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucariodes' deciduous Flowers/fruits aren't common in areasCryptomeria japonica 'Araucariodes' is a conifer with a sparsely branching growth habit. Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucariodes' is one of the wildest looking plants (especially when its young) I've ever seen with its very sparsely branched growth habit and long, whipcord like branches. If you are a collector of really weird plants, then Cryptomeria japonica 'Araucariodes' is exactly the plant for you! Personally, I love it and can't image not having it