sekkan-sugi; Cryptomeria japonica
A cultivar or variety of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), often noted for its distinctive foliage or growth habit. The name 雪冠杉 literally means 'snow-crowned cedar'.
I planted a sekkan-sugi in the garden.
Standard kanji spelling for this tree name.
Katakana spelling, common in botanical contexts or when emphasizing the name.
From 雪冠 (snow crown) + 杉 (cedar), referring to the appearance of the tree.