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Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica), Cone of the Month for November, 2023
Illustrated by Sarah Cook
The sugi is one of Japan’s most useful and used trees. As a large-growing, native forest tree, the sugi had been an important building material for thousands of years, Different varieties have been developed to allow it to be planted and grown all across the country. You’ll find it growing in dense forests, and if ;eft to grow for several hundred years, they can reach heights over 110 ft (34 meters) and diameters of over 17 ft (5 m).
Fun Fact: The species is monotypic, which means it’s the only species in its genus.
Sugi (Cryptomeria japonica), Cone of the Month for November, 2023
Illustrated by Sarah Cook
The sugi is one of Japan’s most useful and used trees. As a large-growing, native forest tree, the sugi had been an important building material for thousands of years, Different varieties have been developed to allow it to be planted and grown all across the country. You’ll find it growing in dense forests, and if ;eft to grow for several hundred years, they can reach heights over 110 ft (34 meters) and diameters of over 17 ft (5 m).
Fun Fact: The species is monotypic, which means it’s the only species in its genus.