.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Yoshino's Japanese Cedar Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' Description A graceful evergreen conifer featuring soft, feathery foliage and a pyramidal shape. It is valued for its ornamental appeal and adaptability to various landscape settings. Suggested Uses Ideal for focal points in gardens, privacy screens, and ornamental landscape plantings. Suitable for traditional, modern, and Japanese-style gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Yoshino's Japanese Cedar Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' Common Name: Yoshino's Japanese Cedar Size & Growth: Typically reaches 20-30 ft tall with a spread of 10-15 ft over time. Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, feathery Bloom Time: Not typically flowering Growth Rate: Moderate, about 12-24 inches per year Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Keep out of reach of pets; some parts may be mildly toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, Japanese maple, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Space appropriately to accommodate growth. Soil Moisture: Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil but tolerates some drought once established. Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soils. Humidity: Average humidity levels suitable. Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches. Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; water during dry winter months. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container or root ball. Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Special Care: Protect from strong winds and extreme cold if outside zones 5-6.