Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' – Half Standard Topiary Conifer

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' Half Standard – Architectural Elegance, Year-Round

A truly refined specimen, Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' trained as a half standard brings instant structure and sophistication to any garden or outdoor space. The dense, rounded head of soft, feathery evergreen foliage sits atop a clean, clear stem — a classic topiary form that works equally well in formal borders, courtyard gardens, or as a pair flanking an entrance.

The foliage is a rich mid-green through spring and summer, taking on attractive bronze-green tones in winter — adding warmth and interest when many other plants have retreated. Slow-growing and naturally compact, it requires minimal clipping to maintain its elegant globe shape.

Key Features

• Trained half standard form — clear stem with a dense, rounded evergreen head
• Soft, feathery foliage with attractive bronze winter tones
• Slow-growing and naturally compact — low maintenance once established
• Fully hardy across the UK (RHS H5)
• Ideal for formal gardens, courtyards, containers, and entrance planting
• Supplied as a mature, established specimen in an 18–25 litre pot

Growing Guide

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; sheltered from cold, drying winds
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; ericaceous compost recommended for containers
• Mature head diameter: Approx. 60–80cm, slow-growing
• Maintenance: Light trim in late spring to maintain shape if needed
• Supplied as: Mature 18–25 litre pot-grown half standard, ready to plant or display

A statement plant that rewards with year-round presence. Works beautifully as a pair, or as a single focal point in a gravel garden or formal scheme.