Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' (Japanese cedar 'Yoshino')

Cultivation

Grows best in deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny or partially shaded site. Will tolerate most well-drained soils, including chalk.

Suggested uses

Architectural, City, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = High
South Coastal = High
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Narrowly conical

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Handling may cause skin irritation or an allergic reaction.