'Golden Promise' Cedar Miniature Japanese Cedar Yellow 
Botanical Reference: Cryptomeria japonica 
 
A miniature evergreen conifer with short, light yellow foliage. In Oregon foliage becomes practically white when humidless temperatures reach 100 degrees. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 1' tall x 1' wide in 10 years. Hardy to -10 degrees. USDA zone 6.
 
American Conifer Society Attributes:
Cryptomeria japonica 'Golden Promise' / Golden Promise Japanese cedar
RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
7 (10 to 0 F / -12.2 to -17.8 C)
HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Established
ORIGIN: Sport
COLOR: Yellow or Gold 
TRINOMIAL TYPE: Cultivar
GROWTH SHAPE: Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE: Miniature: less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year / less than 12 inches (30 cm) after 10 years
 
Cryptomeria japonica 'Golden Promise' is an exiting newer selection of Japanese cedar. It's structure is very similar to Vilmoriniana with a notable difference. In spring the fresh push of new growth is bright yellow, maturing to a rich gold. Typical rate of growth in most areas is around 1 inch (2.5 cm) a year, resulting in a golden globe 12 inches (30 cm) tall and wide after ten years in the garden.
 
Origin:
Don W. Hatch Nursery of Honiton, United Kingdom introduced this cultivar to the nursery trade in 1998. Iseli Nursery of Boring, Oregon has been handling production of this fine selection in the U.S. 'Golden Promise' is appropriate for any garden setting where a small, globose, golden conifer is desired. As is true with all Cyptomeria, this is a very sun and drought-tolerant little tree.
 
Public DIsplay:
Oregon Garden
American Conifer Society Reference Garden
Silverton, Oregon