Taxon

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' - Yoshino Japanese-cedar
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Common name: Yoshino Japanese-cedar
Family: Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution: Species native to Japan and southern China
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: This conifer tree is a symmetrical, pyramidal form, growing to 30'-40' tall and 20'-30' wide. Bright lime-green needles bronze less in winter than many other selections of this species. Growth rate is fast and it makes a good screen or evergreen specimen in slightly sheltered locations. It is cold hardy but best located out of windy sites.
Links: American Conifer Society Database • Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder

Locations

  • 1: CON: CK13 (CK13) • Accession: D1998-0533.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: CON: CN11 (CN11) • Accession: D1998-0533.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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