Cryptomeria japonica Champagne Hamamelis just charming

just charming

each laden with large

growing in extremely dry soils once established

We are mystified why this amazing Southeast native marginal aquatic isn't more widely grown by gardeners with wet soils

It is the smallest form of Ardisia japonica that we've ever seen

Cryptomeria japonica Champagne Hamamelis just charmingWe are pleased to share the amazing, but virtually unknown Cryptomeria 'Champagne', a recent Camellia Forest Nursery introduction of a dwarf sport of Cryptomeria 'Knaptonensis', discovered years ago by David Parks at the defunct Yadkin Valley Nursery in North Carolina. For us, this amazing Japanese cedar selection has formed a compact 4' tall x 5' wide ball of foliage, all tipped in white. In full sun and no irrigation, our plant has thrived. Watch