.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' Japanese Cedar Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' Description A graceful, conical evergreen featuring soft, feathery foliage that forms dense, lush growth. Its bright green needles develop a subtle reddish hue in new growth, providing year-round visual interest. Known for its slow to moderate growth rate, it reaches a mature height of approximately 15-20 feet with a spread of 8-10 feet. Suggested Uses Ideal for small gardens, privacy screens, and landscape accents. Perfect for foundation plantings, Japanese-style gardens, or as a container specimen on patios and porches. Plant Details Botanical Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' Common Name: Yoshino Japanese Cedar Size & Growth: 15-20 ft tall, 8-10 ft spread; slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 5-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, feathery needles Bloom Time: Not applicable (coniferous) Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, Japanese maples, ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained soil; plant in spring or fall Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist; avoid waterlogging Soil Type: Acidic to neutral, well-drained Humidity: Average indoor humidity acceptable Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning; remove dead or damaged branches Winter Care: Protect from harsh, drying winds; mulching recommended in colder zones Planting Depth: Same depth as nursery container Fertilization: Apply balanced evergreen fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture; avoid foot traffic near roots