Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' Japanese Cedar 19th Rhododendron canescens

Rhododendron canescens

'Ukigumo' is a gorgeous upright Japanese maple

The name translates as "green and spreading"

An outstanding "sentinel

Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' Japanese Cedar 19th Rhododendron canescensCryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' Japanese Cedar Zones 5 9 'Rasen is quite a unique Japanese selection of cedar. The foliage is twisted and spiraled like Spiralis, however the overall form is narrow and fastigiate with more open branching. Rasen may reach 15 ft in height by 4 ft in width in 10 years. Rasen is Japanese referring to a barber pole that swirls and is narrow. Sometimes this selection is labeled Rasen Sugi, but Sugi simply means Japanese cedar.