Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' (Japanese Cedar)

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' is an upright, fast-growing evergreen tree also called Japanese cedar. While Japanese cedar can be large and somewhat sprawling, the 'Yoshino' cultivar has a compact, pyramidal growth habit that makes this tree an excellent choice for screening or bordering in large areas in the landscape or for use as a specimen tree. Typically growing to 50-60' tall and up to 30' wide, 'Yoshino' grows to a manageable size of only 30-40' tall with bright, fragrant, blue-green foliage that is additionally deer resistant.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino' prefers full sun, though it tolerates some light shade, and grows best in well-drained, acidic, organically rich soils with plenty of room to grow. In addition to a more manageable growth habit, 'Yoshino' also grows faster than the parent species, and tends to stay more evergreen through the cold, dark winter months.