Japanese Cryptomeria
Cryptomeria japonica

Address: 36501 Niles Blvd.
District: Niles
California Nursery Historic Park
Origin: Asia
Type: conifer
Leaf: evergreen
Comments:
Conifer, native to both China and Japan. It is cultivated in Japan in plantations for timber. It is a graceful tree, fast growing to 100', having bright green to bluish-green, short needle-like leaves.
More info on Japanese Cryptomeria here and here too.

Illustration by Phillip Eaker

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