Yoshino Japanese Cedar
Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'
Yoshino Japanese Cedar is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with soft, feathery, bright green foliage. The foliage may take on a bronze or purplish hue during winter, adding subtle seasonal interest. Its growth is rapid under good conditions, often reaching 30 to 40 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide, making it a favorite for hedging, windbreaks, and large-scale plantings. With its tall, pyramidal shape and graceful texture, it’s an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, or a stately specimen.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Size: 30–40 feet tall, 15–20 feet wide
Soil Preference: Moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Landscape Use: Privacy screens, windbreaks, background plantings, specimen tree
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune to shape in late winter if needed
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The Plant Firm was created during the lockdown of 2020 as a fun project to give me something to do. It quickly became a much larger endeavor and one that I knew needed more attention to be done right. We started The Plant Firm because great plants shouldn't cost a fortune or require a trip across town. Every plant we carry is hand-selected for quality and delivered right to your door. Locally rooted in Raleigh, NC.
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