Yoshino Japanese Cedar

About this plant

Elevate your landscape with the refined beauty of Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'. This distinguished evergreen cultivar is celebrated for its graceful, pyramidal to conical growth habit and densely packed, soft green needles that provide year-round interest and texture. As it matures, the foliage deepens to a rich blue-green, adding a sophisticated touch to any garden. Ideal as a stately specimen tree, a verdant screen, or integrated into a mixed border, 'Yoshino' Japanese Cedar offers exceptional ornamental value. Its rapid growth rate makes it an excellent choice for achieving significant vertical impact relatively quickly, while its resilience ensures lasting beauty. 'A Cut Above' proudly offers premium 'Yoshino' Japanese Cedars, expertly cultivated to thrive in your landscape. Our specimens are ready to transform your outdoor space with their timeless elegance and robust health.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged branches as needed. Fertilize in spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer. Protect from strong winter winds when young. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.