Cryptomeria japonica 'Koshyi' (Koshyi Dwarf Japanese Cedar) Location:GTN 13E which emerge from distinctive violet

which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds before the leaves

can be lifted in fall

They all contain toxic compounds (daphnetoxin and mezerein) in their fruit

The warty brown bark and harvest gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape

It has light green deciduous  foliage

Cryptomeria japonica 'Koshyi' (Koshyi Dwarf Japanese Cedar) Location:GTN 13E which emerge from distinctive violetA very low, spreading shrub, with appealing evergreen foliage and lovely texture; one of the smallest forms of the species; excellent for accenting in a rock garden or borders. Koshyi Dwarf Japanese Cedar is a multi stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should not require much