SUGI
(Cryptomeria)
From Japan
(Cryptomeria japonica D. Don)
(Taxodiaceae)
Japan's foremost and largest timber tree. Attains height of 200 feet and diameter of 20 feet. Used in houses, bridges and ships, for poles and boxes. Bark is used for roofing, and the leaves for incense. Used in United States as an ornamental tree.
Gift of
Bureau of Forestry, Tokyo, Japan
Locations: (explanation)
YAKU-SUGI
(Cryptomeria)
A variety found only on Yaku Island, a small island exposed to constant high salt winds. Wood is prized by cabinet makers.
Gift of
Bureau of Forestry, Tokyo, Japan
Location: 239-6 (explanation)
JINDAI-SUGI
(Cryptomeria)
This board is from a log long buried underground. Large buried logs are still found. Color varies from olive green to slate grey. Prized by cabinet makers.
Gift of
Bureau of Forestry, Tokyo, Japan
Location: 239-5 (explanation)