Japanese Cryptomeria
Cryptomeria japonica

Location: 36501 Niles Blvd.
Park: California Nursery Historical Park
District: Niles
Native to: Asia
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Conifer, native to both China and Japan. It is cultivated in Japan in plantations for timber. It is a graceful tree, fast growing to 100', having bright green to bluish-green, short needle-like leaves.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker