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Cryptomeria japonica (L. f.) D. Don

Japanese red cedar (Cupressaceae)

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Cryptomeria japonica is an ornamental tree native to China and Japan.

Reading (VC22: Berkshire); 2016-02-16

 Japanese red cedar / Cryptomeria japonica: _Cryptomeria japonica_ is an ornamental tree native to China and Japan.

The seed-cones of Cryptomeria japonica are globose, up to 3 cm across, with 20–30 scales, each with several projecting spines.

Bangor (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2015-10-11

 Japanese red cedar / Cryptomeria japonica: The seed-cones of _Cryptomeria japonica_ are globose, up to 3 cm across, with 20–30 scales, each with several projecting spines.

The leaves of Cryptomeria japonica are thicker than they are wide, curved and, at least when young, spread away from the branch.

Reading (VC22: Berkshire); 2016-02-16

 Japanese red cedar / Cryptomeria japonica: The leaves of _Cryptomeria japonica_ are thicker than they are wide, curved and, at least when young, spread away from the branch.

The bark of Cryptomeria japonica is thin and peels off in strips.

Reading (VC22: Berkshire); 2016-02-16

 Japanese red cedar / Cryptomeria japonica: The bark of _Cryptomeria japonica_ is thin and peels off in strips.

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