In several cultivars of C. japonica, the needles typically grow around the twigs. The best-known cultivar with this characteristic is Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen'. Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' is a fast-growing, slender-rising tree with a fairly open branch structure. The tree grows about 12 m tall. Older trees often become bare underneath. The shiny dark green needles are tightly curved around the rather long twigs, giving them a spiral appearance. It makes 'Rasen' a popular tree, not only for use in gardens and parks, but also in floral design. This ancient Japanese cultivar was introduced to Europe in 1970. Hardiness zone: 6a
Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' rastie rýchlo rastúci a môže dorastať do výšky v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Správny čas na výsadbu stromu je mimo vegetačné obdobie. V strednej Európe môže byť Cryptomeria japonica 'Rasen' so zemným balom vysadený od polovice novembra do konca apríla, avšak závisí to veľmi od klimatických podmienok a druhu stromu.