Cryptomeria japonica | Japanese cedar

About

Cryptomeria, also known as Japanese cedar, is a unique and elegant evergreen tree, native to Japan. Characterized by its pyramidal shape and attractive red-brown bark that peels in vertical strips, it boasts dense, spirally arranged foliage. The leaves are awl-shaped, giving it a soft, feathery appearance. This tree is revered in Japan and widely used in landscaping and timber production.