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Cryptomeria 'Elegans Compacta' Conifer Plant - 3Ltr Pot

£1399
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Cryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’ Conifer Plant – 3Ltr Pot

Add year-round structure and elegant evergreen colour to your garden with Cryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’. This compact conifer features soft, feathery green foliage and a naturally upright, conical shape, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders, patios and container displays. Hardy and easy to maintain, it brings texture and architectural interest to a wide range of garden styles.

Key Features

  • Compact, Upright Growth: Its neat, conical form provides structure without taking up too much space, ideal for smaller gardens and formal planting schemes.

  • Soft, Feathery Foliage: Attractive green foliage adds texture and creates a beautiful contrast with flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and other evergreens.

  • Year-Round Interest: Its evergreen habit provides lasting colour and structure throughout the seasons.

  • Hardy and Low-Maintenance: A reliable choice for UK gardens, thriving in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.

  • Versatile Planting: Perfect for borders, patio containers, feature planting and woodland-inspired garden designs.

  • Elegant Garden Feature: Works beautifully as a standalone specimen or as part of a mixed planting scheme.

Product Description

Cryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’ is a charming evergreen conifer valued for its compact growth habit, attractive foliage and architectural shape. Its soft, feathery greenery creates a natural, textured appearance, bringing depth and interest to borders, rockeries and container displays.

Reaching approximately 1–1.5m in height, with a spread of around 0.8–1m, it is well suited to gardens where space is limited but year-round interest is desired. Plant it as a focal point, incorporate it into a mixed evergreen border, or use it to complement ornamental grasses and flowering shrubs.

For the best results, grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly while establishing, particularly during dry spells, and avoid leaving the roots sitting in waterlogged soil.

Specifications

  • Plant Name: Cryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’

  • Plant Type: Evergreen conifer

  • Pot Size: 3Ltr Pot

  • Height: Approximately 1–1.5m at maturity

  • Spread: Approximately 0.8–1m at maturity

  • Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and chalk, provided drainage is suitable

  • Flower Colour: Insignificant

  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

  • Position: Borders, containers, feature planting, hedging and formal or woodland gardens

  • Flowering Period: Not grown for its flowers

Care Tips

  • Light: Choose a position in full sun or partial shade for healthy growth and attractive foliage.

  • Soil: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and avoid prolonged waterlogging.

  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist while the plant establishes. Water during extended dry periods, especially when grown in containers.

  • Feeding: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring if needed.

  • Pruning: Minimal pruning is generally required. Remove any dead or damaged growth as necessary and avoid cutting back hard into old wood.

  • Winter Care: Hardy and suitable for UK gardens. Check container-grown plants during cold weather to ensure the compost does not become excessively dry or waterlogged.

Cryptomeria ‘Elegans Compacta’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact, attractive evergreen conifer with year-round structure. Its soft foliage, manageable size and versatile planting options make it a lovely addition to borders, patios and contemporary or traditional garden designs.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Delivery

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Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

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- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
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Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.