Cryptomeria japonica timber is extremely fragrant, weather and insect resistant, soft, and with a low density. The timber is used for the making of staves, tubs, casks, furniture and other indoor …

Japanese cedar is a woody, needled evergreen tree in the cypress family (Cupressaceae) that is native to central and southern Japan and China. It may reach 50 to 70 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide with a …

Aug 15, 2022 · Cryptomeria is called a cedar because it has some of the characteristics of ‘true’ cedar (Cedrus) – evergreen, aromatic foliage – but this is a catch-all name, and it’s important to always add …

With a prehistoric look, this Japanese cedar has long branches with short dark green needles resembling a cord or rope. The sparse branching of the snake-like limbs on young trees thicken with …

Mar 6, 2025 · Cryptomeria, commonly known as Japanese Cedar or Sugi, is a monotypic genus of conifer in the cypress family. It is native to East Asia and extensively cultivated for its timber and as …

Cryptomeria japonica, commonly called Japanese cedar or sugi, is a slender, pyramidal, evergreen conifer with tiered horizontal branching, which is slightly pendulous at the tips.

Japanese cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica), or Japanese cedar, is a splendid evergreen that becomes even more handsome as it matures. Native to Japan and southern China, cryptomerias are excellent …

Jul 18, 2024 · Japanese cedar, also commonly known as suji or by its botanical name Cryptomeria, is an evergreen conifer and national tree of Japan. It is called a cedar but it is a cypress tree.

Learn how to grow and care for Cryptomeria, a versatile evergreen ideal for privacy screens, specimens, and focal point plantings in Zones 5-9.

Apr 7, 2025 · The genus Cryptomeria is monotypic, meaning it’s the sole species within it, with japonica reflecting its Japanese origin. Classified under the order Pinales, it’s a gymnosperm, producing …