RedCrocus Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' Japanese Cedar- Evergreen Conifer for Garden & Container | Attractive, Slow to Moderate Growth for Home & Landscape 6/7' h B&B
.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 This cultivar features soft, feathery foliage with a graceful, conical growth habit. Its lush green needles provide year-round interest and contribute to a tranquil garden atmosphere. Suggested Uses Perfect for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings in woodland or formal gardens. Its elegant form enhances landscape harmony and privacy. Plant Details Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' Common Name: Yoshino's Japanese Cedar Size & Growth: Typically grows up to 20-30 ft tall with a spread of 8-12 ft, slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen needles Bloom Time: Cones develop in late summer to fall; not typically showy Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, cones attract birds and pollinators Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Limited toxicity; keep away from pets if sensitive Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, broadleaf evergreens, and shade trees Care Tips Plant in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil with full sun to partial shade. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Preferably grow in sandy loam or well-draining garden soil. Tolerant of average humidity levels. Prune to maintain shape after new growth appears in spring. Protect from harsh winter winds and heavy snow in colder zones. Plant with the root collar level with the soil surface. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.