The Radicans Japanese Cedar is a fast-growing, evergreen privacy tree with soft texture, deep green color, and a graceful, pyramidal form—delivered mature by Bower & Branch for instant impact.
FEATURES:
- Dense, feathery green foliage with a soft texture
- Fast-growing evergreen ideal for privacy screens and windbreaks
- More cold-hardy and adaptable than standard Japanese Cedars
- Naturally pyramidal form with minimal pruning required
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use Radicans to define property lines, block unwanted views, or soften large walls. Unlike harsher conifers, this one adds privacy with elegance and a sense of movement. Group three or more for a living green wall.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6–9
- Mature Height: 30–40 feet tall
- Mature Width: 15–20 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 10–15 feet apart for screening
Radicans Japanese Cedar
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Cryptomeria japonica 'Radicans'
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Plant with Confidence when choosing Big & Tall Trees and Hedges!
The Radicans Japanese Cedar is a fast-growing, evergreen privacy tree with soft texture, deep green color, and a graceful, pyramidal form—delivered mature by Bower & Branch for instant impact.
FEATURES:
- Dense, feathery green foliage with a soft texture
- Fast-growing evergreen ideal for privacy screens and windbreaks
- More cold-hardy and adaptable than standard Japanese Cedars
- Naturally pyramidal form with minimal pruning required
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use Radicans to define property lines, block unwanted views, or soften large walls. Unlike harsher conifers, this one adds privacy with elegance and a sense of movement. Group three or more for a living green wall.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6–9
- Mature Height: 30–40 feet tall
- Mature Width: 15–20 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Spacing: 10–15 feet apart for screening
Why plant Radicans Japanese Cedar?
This improved cultivar of the traditional Japanese Cedar offers better cold tolerance, resistance to leaf bronzing, and a tighter, more refined habit. A favorite among landscape designers for its texture and vigor, Radicans grown by Bower & Branch arrive at your door mature and ready for the landscape.
How to use Radicans Japanese Cedar in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Radicans grows quickly—often 2 to 3 feet per year under ideal conditions—making it one of the top choices for fast evergreen screening.
No frequent pruning is required. It naturally forms a pyramidal shape. Light shaping or lower limb removal can be done if desired, but the tree maintains its structure on its own.
Yes! Radicans Japanese Cedar is a great alternative to Leyland Cypress. It's more disease-resistant, less prone to breakage, and holds its green color better in winter.
