
a coniferous evergreen timber tree and only species of the genus Cryptomeria of the family Cupressaceae (sometimes classified in the so-called ... [2 related articles]
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(Cryptomeria) This group consists of only one hardy, evergreen tree originally found in Japan and China. C. japonica (Japanese Cedar) is a large, quick-growing tree that eventually reaches a height ranging from 120 to 150 feet. This tree is broadly columnar with awl shaped leaves that are compactly arranged on the long, thin branchlets. It has redd...
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[
n] - tall evergreen of Japan and China yielding valuable soft wood
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