It is considered to be endemic to Japan, where it is known as Sugi (杉). [2] . The tree is called Japanese cedar [3] or Japanese redwood [4][5] in English. It has been extensively introduced …

Jul 18, 2024 · Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) is a large coniferous evergreen native to Japan that offers year-round visual interest in a landscape.

The Japanese red-cedar, otherwise called the "Japanese sugi pine" - known to the Japanese as Sugi - is a large evergreen tree which is native to Japan, can reach up to 70 m in height, and …

Aug 15, 2022 · Cryptomeria is called a cedar because it has some of the characteristics of ‘true’ cedar (Cedrus) – evergreen, aromatic foliage – but this is a catch-all name, and it’s important …

Japanese cedar prefers rich, moist, well-drained, acidic soils but is adaptable to other soil types. It grows well in dappled sunlight, full sun, or partial shade. The reddish-brown exfoliating bark …

May 29, 2023 · Species and Origin: Sugi wood comes from the Japanese cedar tree (Cryptomeria japonica), which is native to Japan. On the other hand, Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is …

Dec 5, 2016 · The Japanese cedar or cryptomeria, meaning hidden parts, is a coniferous tree widespread within Japan. It is a handsome tree and only grows prettier with age, with the most …

Japanese cedar (or Japanese sugi) is actually a species of Cryptomeria, while western red cedar is a Thuja, both completely different genera. Red cedar has plicatic acid in it which makes it …

Ultimately, the decision between Japanese Cedar and Western Red Cedar comes down to personal style, budget, and sustainability. This makes Japanese Cedar a wonderful option …

Japanese Red Cedar identification – long, scale-like hanging leaves, abundant small cones, each cone scale with hooks, red bark. The Japanese Red Cedar was originally grouped in a large …