Sugi wood, sometimes called Japanese cedar, is a species of coniferous tree that grows throughout Japan. It’s been used in construction and furniture-making there for centuries and can find in everything from temples to shrines. The tree …

Jōmon Sugi (縄文杉) is a large cryptomeria tree located on Yakushima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Japan. It is the oldest and largest among the old-growth cryptomeria trees on the island, and is estimated to be between 2,170 [ 26 ] and 7,200 years old.

Common Name(s): Sugi, Japanese Cedar. Scientific Name: Cryptomeria japonica. Distribution: Endemic to Japan; commonly grown on plantations within Asia. Tree Size: 100-165 ft (30-50 m) tall, 6-10 ft (2-3 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 23 lbs/ft 3 (360 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC):.33, .36. Janka Hardness: 320 lb f (1,420 N)

2023年5月29日 · Sugi wood refers to the timber obtained from the Japanese cedar tree, scientifically known as Cryptomeria japonica. Sugi is a large evergreen coniferous tree native to Japan and is highly valued for its wood, which possesses various desirable qualities.

2024年7月18日 · Japanese cedar, also commonly known as suji or by its botanical name Cryptomeria, is an evergreen conifer and national tree of Japan. It is called a cedar but it is a cypress tree.

2024年5月9日 · There are a few dozen primary lumber species grown in the northern hemisphere, and two are indigenous to Japan: sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) and hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa). In this article, we will delve into the characteristics, applications, and cultural significance of these sacred softwoods.

2022年8月15日 · In Japan Sugi is a major and important lumber tree, with forest giants growing over 200 feet tall, with trunks 12 feet across. The wood is aromatic, pinkish, lightweight but strong, and waterproof, making it resistant to decay.

Creating a focal point in the landscape, Cryptomeria japonica ‘Sekkan-sugi’ (Japanese Cedar) is a small, conical evergreen conifer adorned with semi-pendulous branches bearing soft, awl-shaped leaves.

What is Japanese Cedar （Sugi）? The term sugi wood is used to denote the timber produced by the so-called Japanese cedar tree, or in other words — by a tree of the species Cryptomeria japonica. Sugi is a native of Japan, a giant evergreen …

5 天之前 · Sugi (Japanese Cedar) Japanese cedar, or sugi, is Japan’s national tree and is prominent around temples and shrines. People highly value its fast growth, straight grain, and beautiful texture, making it perfect for builders and artisans to use in construction and crafting.