Thujopsis dolabrata Japanese Asunaro Cryptomeria Todd Lasseigne named it ‘Zydeco

Todd Lasseigne named it ‘Zydeco Twist’ to reflect its Cajun history and this tree’s intriguing contorting habit

The name ‘Nuresagi’ is Japanese for “wet heron” which describes the buds of this tree as it leafs out in the spring

The color of the needles is quite pleasing

'Emerald Knight' blooms out with large white blooms that cover this tree

Donglin Zhang of UGA came up with

Thujopsis dolabrata Japanese Asunaro Cryptomeria Todd Lasseigne named it ‘ZydecoThujopsis dolabrata Japanese Asunaro Rare Conifer Mostly Shade to Mostly Sun Zone 5 8 ore! Sometimes thought of a cedar, sometimes thought of as a cypress, this Japanese species is actually in a category of its own. Known as Asunaro in Japan, Thujopsis dolabrata has some of the most beautiful foliage of any conifer. One side of this evergreen foliage has the appearance of green scales lined thickly in rows that become brighter yellow as it reaches the