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Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cryptomeria
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, conical, evergreen coniferous shrub reaching an eventual height of around 6m, with soft, spiral-shaped foliage, pale green when young turning to blue-green as the shrub matures. A good accent plant for any garden and ideal for pots and containers

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows in any moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years