Seed cones are brown rosettes located termially on branches. Pollen cones are oblong, scaly, and grow in clusters near the apex of branches.
Fall Color:
Red tint
Foliage Characteristics:
Whorled, bright green needles
Plant Size:
2-4' tall x 2-4' wide (.6-1.2m x .6-1.2m)
Structure:
Globose
Range:
Japan
Description:
This dwarf, evergreen shrub is a very old Japanese cultivar. Likely to have first appeared in Europe under the cultivar names ‘Mitama’ or ‘Mitama-sugi,’ it was first described by Murray Hornibrook in his book on dwarf conifers in 1923. It is a desirable cultivar for its naturally rounded shape that does not require pruning.
