KAYA
(Japanese Nutmeg Cedar)
From Japan
(Torreya nucifera Sieb. & Zucc.)
(Taxaceae)
Attains a height of 120 feet and diameter of 70 inches. Wood is compact, elastic and durable; used in house and ship building, chess boards, etc. Closely related to California Nutmeg.
Gift of
Bureau of Forestry, Tokyo, Japan
Location: 239-14 (explanation)