Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obutusa


A large evergreen tree with reddish brown bark.

Leaves are scalelike, obtuse with white Y type markings below.

This species is very important for planting in forestry.

The wood is used for buildings, furniture, utensils.

Distribution ; Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Yaku Island



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