Thujopsis dolobrata — Hiba

An infrequent mid-19th century introduction from Japan.

The glossy leaves are like larger-than-life Western Red Cedar leaves, and have brilliant white markings on the undersides. The developing cones have numerous blunt projections.

For similar trees see: Scale-like leaves

 
 

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