Yoshino Japanese Cedar, also known as Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino', is a beautiful evergreen tree native to Japan. It is a popular choice for landscaping due to its elegant, pyramidal shape and soft, feathery foliage. The Yoshino Japanese Cedar can grow up to 50-60 feet tall and 20-30 feet wide, making it a great option for providing privacy or creating a focal point in your garden. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.
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Type:
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Tree, Conifer
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Height:
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30' - 40'
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Spread:
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20’ - 30'
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Spacing:
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25'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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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.
