AKAMATSU
(Japanese Red Pine)
From Japan
(Pinus densiflora Sieb. & Zucc.)
(Pinaceae)
Attains a height of 150 feet and diameter of 16 feet. A dry soil tree. Wood is tough and strong and used for houses, bridges, barrels, wood rope, fuel and naval stores.
Gift of
Bureau of Forestry, Tokyo, Japan
Location: 241-3 (explanation)