spear-shaped Japanese cedar
A cultivar of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) with a narrow, upright, spear-like form. Used as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscaping.
See also: 杉
I planted a spear-shaped Japanese cedar in the corner of the garden.
As its name suggests, the spear-shaped Japanese cedar is characterized by a slender, pointed form like a spear.
Standard kanji spelling for this cultivar name.
Variant kanji spelling using 鉾 (halberd) instead of 矛 (spear); both are used for this cultivar.
Compound of 矛 (hoko, 'spear') and 杉 (sugi, 'cedar'), referring to the tree's narrow, upright, spear-like shape.