Yoshino Cryptomeria
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast (2-3 ft/year)
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About Yoshino Cryptomeria
Yoshino Cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino') is a fast-growing Japanese cedar with soft, feathery blue-green foliage that takes on a slight bronze cast in winter, reaching 30-40 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide in a dense pyramidal form. It grows 2-3 feet per year, filling in a large-scale privacy screen faster than most broadleaf evergreens, and it is notably more disease resistant than Leyland Cypress, which makes it an increasingly popular substitute for customers who want a tall conifer screen without the canker risk. Yoshino Cryptomeria handles Georgia's clay soil and humid summers well once established, and its soft texture and graceful, slightly drooping branch tips give it a less formal, more naturalistic look than arborvitae. It is deer resistant and generally pest-free in our region. Because of its eventual height and width, it works best on larger properties or along back property lines with 15-20 feet of clearance, rather than tight side yards where a narrower conifer like Emerald Green Arborvitae would be more appropriate.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 30-40 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 15-20 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate until established, then drought tolerant |
| Bloom Season | N/A (evergreen conifer, grown for foliage) |
| Growth Rate | Fast (2-3 ft/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Yes |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Yoshino Cryptomeria in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil; it tolerates Georgia clay reasonably well but benefits from a slightly raised planting area in heavier ground. Space trees 10-12 feet apart for a naturalistic screen. Water deeply weekly for the first two growing seasons. Minimal pruning is needed; its habit is naturally dense and pyramidal. Once established in a Gwinnett County landscape, it needs only occasional deep watering during dry stretches rather than a regular irrigation schedule.
Fast Facts
- Mature height: 30-40 ft, width 15-20 ft
- Fast growth: 2-3 ft per year
- More disease resistant than Leyland Cypress
- Soft, feathery blue-green foliage, slight winter bronzing
- Deer resistant and generally pest-free in Georgia
- Best for larger properties with 15-20 ft of clearance
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Yoshino Cryptomeria FAQs
Is Yoshino Cryptomeria better than Leyland Cypress?
Yoshino Cryptomeria grows nearly as fast as Leyland Cypress but shows significantly better resistance to the canker diseases that commonly kill Leyland Cypress in Georgia's humid climate. For customers wanting a tall, fast conifer screen with fewer disease concerns, Yoshino Cryptomeria is often the better long-term choice.
Is Yoshino Cryptomeria deer resistant?
Yes, Yoshino Cryptomeria is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for Gwinnett County properties bordering wooded areas with regular deer traffic. As with any "deer resistant" plant, hungry deer in a hard winter may still sample new growth occasionally, but damage is typically minimal.