{"product_id":"nasiona-szydlicy-japonskiej-cryptomeria-japonica","title":"Japanese Cedar Seeds - Cryptomeria Japonica","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCryptomeria japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e - Japanese Cedar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCryptomeria japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Cryptomeria\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a majestic coniferous tree from the cypress family (Cupressaceae), native to the humid mountain forests of Japan and southern China. As the only living species of the genus Cryptomeria, it is a unique species with exceptional cultural significance – in Japan, it is regarded as the national tree and is often planted near temples as a symbol of respect and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eBotanical Characteristics and Growth Habit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eJapanese Cedar is an \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen tree\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinctive conical shape, which in its natural environment can reach an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e50–60 meters in height\u003c\/strong\u003e. In garden cultivation, it usually grows to about \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003e20 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining its monumental proportions. The slender trunk can reach up to 3 meters in diameter, and its \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-brown bark\u003c\/strong\u003e peels off in long strips, giving the tree a characteristic, decorative appearance throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eYoung specimens develop a loose, pyramidal crown that with age transforms into a denser, more dome-shaped structure. The \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eleaves\u003c\/strong\u003e are small, stiff needles 6–18 mm long, arranged spirally in five rows. During the growing season, they appear in shades of green or slightly bluish tones, while in winter they can take on striking shades of brown or purple, adding extra visual appeal to garden compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCryptomeria japonica\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dioecious plant with an interesting reproductive structure. Male flowers develop as oval strobili up to 5 mm long, which change color from purplish-red to yellow during flowering. Female cones are spherical, about 1–2 cm in diameter, and mature within one year. After ripening, the cones become woody and can remain on the tree for another 1–2 years, serving as an additional decorative element. The \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eseeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are brown, angular, and equipped with narrow wings that facilitate their dispersal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowth Rate and Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis species is characterized by a \u003cstrong\u003efast growth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when young, with annual increments reaching up to 60 cm. This trait makes Japanese Cedar valued in landscape design as a plant that quickly creates impressive compositions. Due to its monumental silhouette and dense, evergreen crown, it is ideal as a \u003cstrong\u003esolitary specimen in large gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, parks, and as part of urban greenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant also shows exceptional versatility – it is excellent for \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ebonsai cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its natural proportions and distinctive leaf structure allow for the creation of spectacular miniature compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eCryptomeria japonica is \u003cstrong\u003efrost-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -22°C, allowing it to be grown in the temperate climate throughout Europe. In colder regions, it is recommended to plant seedlings at least 12 months old and provide protection against severe frost during the first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny or partially shaded locations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eFertile, moist, slightly acidic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell-drained substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e – tolerates various soil types as long as proper drainage is maintained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eYoung specimens require \u003cstrong\u003eregular watering\u003c\/strong\u003e for proper root system development. 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