Yoshino Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'
Yoshino Japanese Cedar is a fast-growing conifer tree with a symmetrical pyramidal habit. The soft needles emerge a lime-green and darken to blue-green as they mature with minimal bronzing in winter. Prefers full sun and slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
30' - 40' |
Spread: |
20’ - 30' |
Spacing: |
25' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Tolerates light shade. Do not let soils dry out. Leaf blight and leaf spot can be occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Urban Gardens, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Crape Myrtle, Azalea, Maple
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Cryptomeria japonica Yoshino 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Cryptomeria japonica Yoshino 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Cryptomeria japonica Yoshino 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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