Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' – Half Standard Topiary Conifer
Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' – Half Standard Topiary Conifer
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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.
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Planting Instructions
Planting Instructions
Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' half standard is best planted in spring or early autumn in a sheltered position. Handle with care to preserve the trained form.
- Plant in full sun to partial shade — avoid exposed, cold, drying winds which can scorch the foliage
- Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil — add ericaceous compost if soil is alkaline
- Dig a planting pit twice the width of the root ball and the same depth
- Backfill with good quality compost or a mix of topsoil and ericaceous compost
- Water thoroughly after planting; apply a mulch ring to retain moisture
- Stake the clear stem securely for the first 1–2 seasons to prevent wind rock
- Water regularly during the first growing season, especially in dry spells
- Light trim of the rounded head in late spring to maintain the globe form if needed — minimal intervention required
- For container growing: use ericaceous compost in a large pot with good drainage holes; feed with a slow-release ericaceous fertiliser in spring
Size & Specification
Size & Specification
Supplied as a mature, established half standard specimen in an 18–25 litre pot, ready to plant or display immediately.
- Species: Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'
- Form: Half standard — clean clear stem with dense rounded evergreen head
- Supplied in: 18–25 litre pot
- Approximate head diameter: 60–80cm
- Growth rate: Slow — retains its form with minimal maintenance
- Hardiness: RHS H5 — fully hardy throughout the UK
- Approximate weight: 20kg
- Suitable for formal borders, courtyards, containers, and entrance planting
Delivery & Dispatch
Delivery & Dispatch
This is a mature specimen in an 18–25 litre pot requiring specialist delivery. Dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery in Lancashire.
- Delivered by specialist pallet courier — kerbside delivery, please arrange offloading in advance
- We will contact you after ordering to confirm delivery date and logistics
- Carefully packaged to protect the trained form in transit
- UK mainland delivery only
- Contact us before ordering for urgent or specific delivery date requirements
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Cryptomeria japonica is not a native species but provides modest year-round habitat value, particularly in formal and courtyard gardens where other wildlife planting may be limited.
- Dense, feathery evergreen head provides shelter and roosting spots for small birds year-round
- Foliage provides cover for overwintering insects within the tight branch structure
- Non-native — best paired with native flowering plants nearby to maximise overall garden biodiversity
- Bronze winter foliage tones add seasonal structure that supports garden-wide habitat continuity