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Cupressaceae
Japanese Cedar Flower
Cryptomeria japonica
Longevity and sacred heritage.
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Genus
- Cryptomeria
- Native to
- Japan, China
- Bloom season
- Early Spring
- Type
- evergreen conifer
- Height
- 2000-7000 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, acidic
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Japanese cedar is the national tree of Japan, called 'sugi,' and some specimens are over 2,000 years old.
- The tiny male pollen cones release enormous quantities of pollen that causes severe hay fever across Japan each spring.
- Massive sugi trees line the famous avenue to Nikko's Toshogu Shrine, planted over 400 years ago.
- It is the only species in its genus, making it a living fossil with no close living relatives.
- The aromatic wood is prized for building temples and is naturally resistant to insects and decay.
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longevity
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eternity