*Cryptomeria japonica
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*Cryptomeria japonica
JAPANESE CRYPTOMERIA
Taxodiaceae / Cupressaceae
Asia
Location: map coordinates S-43 (north section of The Village),
N 39°11'3'' W 75°32'18''
Planting history: probably planted with the DSU Village apartments, ca 2005.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
JAPANESE CRYPTOMERIA
Taxodiaceae / Cupressaceae
Asia
Location: map coordinates S-43 (north section of The Village),
N 39°11'3'' W 75°32'18''
Planting history: probably planted with the DSU Village apartments, ca 2005.
Description:
- large evergreen tree, conifer
- etymology: Cryptomeria from Greek krypto to hide, and meris a part (referring to the concealed reproductive parts); japonica = from Japan
- also called Japanese-cedar (but not a true cedar Cedrus)
- monotypic genus (the only species of Cryptomeria)
- leaves awl-shaped; turn a bronze tinge in winter
- cones globe-shaped, ½” – 1”
- bark reddish-brown, shredding
- wood rot-resistant
- easy to grow, graceful tree; cultivated in Japan for centuries; >200 cultivars
- endemic to Japan; called “Sugi”; some trees very large, old
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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