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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 6–9Climate Temperate
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — a captivating evergreen conifer
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — pyramidal form ideal for striking vertical accentsYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — It reaches 30-40 feet in height and spreads 20-30 feetYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — Dense, bluish-green foliage offers year-round interest, with reddish-brown bark peeling attractivelyYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — Prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in moist, well-drained soilsYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — Hardy to USDA zone 5, it provides privacy and shelter, suitable for large landscapesYoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — commonly referred to as the Yoshino Japanese Cedar+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

Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — a captivating evergreen conifer
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — pyramidal form ideal for striking vertical accents
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — It reaches 30-40 feet in height and spreads 20-30 feet
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') — Prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in moist, well-drained soils
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') — commonly referred to as the Yoshino Japanese Cedar
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') — As an assistant landscape architect
Yoshina Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica 'Yoshino') — blue-green foliage that turns a striking bronze hue in the cold months

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