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Yoshina Japanese Cedar

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino'

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Overview

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino', a captivating evergreen conifer, boasts a fast-growing, pyramidal form ideal for striking vertical accents. It reaches 30-40 feet in height and spreads 20-30 feet. Dense, bluish-green foliage offers year-round interest, with reddish-brown bark peeling attractively. Prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in moist, well-drained soils. Hardy to USDA zone 5, it provides privacy and shelter, suitable for large landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — a captivating evergreen conifer
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — commonly referred to as the Yoshino Japanese CedarYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — pyramidal form ideal for striking vertical accentsYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — Hardy to USDA zone 5, it provides privacy and shelter, suitable for large landscapesYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — It reaches 30-40 feet in height and spreads 20-30 feetYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — is a stately evergreen cultivar known for its pyramidal shape and attractive foliageYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — blue-green foliage that turns a striking bronze hue in the cold months+3

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Mature height
40–50 Ft.
Mature width
20–30 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — a captivating evergreen conifer
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — commonly referred to as the Yoshino Japanese Cedar
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — pyramidal form ideal for striking vertical accents
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — Hardy to USDA zone 5, it provides privacy and shelter, suitable for large landscapes
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — It reaches 30-40 feet in height and spreads 20-30 feet
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — is a stately evergreen cultivar known for its pyramidal shape and attractive foliage
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — blue-green foliage that turns a striking bronze hue in the cold months
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — Dense, bluish-green foliage offers year-round interest, with reddish-brown bark peeling attractively
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — As an assistant landscape architect
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — Prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in moist, well-drained soils
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