Cryptomeria 50×30

Description

Cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica): The Elegant Japanese Cedar

Key Features:

• Tall and Pyramidal Shape: Known for its impressive height, typically reaching 50-60 feet, with some varieties exceeding 70 feet. The tree has a pyramidal shape when young that matures into a more irregular, narrow oval form.
• Soft, Needle-Like Foliage: Features spirally arranged, needle-like leaves that are evergreen and turn a beautiful bronze color in winter, adding year-round interest.
• Exfoliating Bark: Exhibits reddish-brown bark that peels off in vertical strips, providing texture and visual appeal throughout the seasons.

Detailed Characteristics:

1. Growth Habit: Features a tall, pyramidal form that opens up with age, providing a majestic presence in the landscape.
2. Foliage: Soft, needle-like leaves are dark green and glossy, turning bronze in winter, which enhances the seasonal display.
3. Flowers: Produces small, inconspicuous flowers; primarily valued for its foliage and overall form.
4. Fruit/Seeds: Produces small, globular cones about 1 inch in diameter that appear in late autumn.
5. Bark/Stem: The reddish-brown, exfoliating bark adds visual interest and texture to the tree, particularly in winter.
6. Root System: Features a fibrous root system that adapts well to various soil conditions.

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