About
Cryptomeria japonica, the Japanese cedar, is a fast-growing, large, evergreen conifer making a majestic specimen tree of conical habit with distinctive, fibrous, red-brown, peeling bark. The short, awl-shaped, rich-green leaves are spirally arranged in dense clusters on arching branchlets. One of Japan's most important and revered timber trees, and a spectacular garden specimen.
About the genus
Cryptomeria japonica, the Japanese cedar, is a large, fast-growing, evergreen conifer with attractive, fibrous, red-brown, peeling bark and dense foliage of short, awl-shaped leaves arranged spirally around the branchlets. Spherical, brown cones add further ornamental interest. A majestic specimen tree for large gardens.
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