Words often used to describe Crptomeria Yoshino are "beautiful," "elegant," & "striking." Cryptomeria Yoshino, also called "Japanese Cedar," makes a dramatic lawn tree, street tree, or screen. Cryptomeria is hardy in zones 6 - 8. Cryptomeria is pyramidal in form and grows best in full sun but does ok in part shade/part sun. Cryptomeria can grow in clay, loam, or sand and has moderate drought tolerance. Cryptomeria is a moderate to fast growing tree that will reach a mature size of 30' - 40' tall, 15' wide. Cryptomeria can be used as Bonsai, screening hedge, parking lots & other urban sites, specimen. The Cryptomeria on this page are the variety "Yoshino" but, we also have liners & 1-gallons available in the Cryptomeria "Radicans" variety.