Twisted Japanese Cedar Rasen A rare and very unusual form of the Japanese cedar, Cryptomeria japonica Rasen is a fast-growing, fastigiate, medium-sized, evergreen cryptomeria, whose twisted branches form an almost conical tree. The needle-like foliage is rich green, and twists tightly round the twisted upright branches and branchlets in a most unusual, decorative way. Small brown cones appear in autumn. Twisted Japanese cedar Rasen-Sugi makes a good specimen where a striking curiosity is appropriate. Site: ShelteredSoil: Any well-drained, preferably light soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fairly hardyHeight: up to 23’ (7m) Spread: 20’ (6m) in 10 years