矛ほこ杉すぎ

noun

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

• 庭にわの隅すみに矛ほこ杉すぎを植うえた。

  I planted a spear-shaped Japanese cedar in the corner of the garden.

• 矛ほこ杉すぎはその名なの通とおり、槍やりのように細ほそく尖とがった樹じゅ形けいが特とく徴ちょうです。

  As its name suggests, the spear-shaped Japanese cedar is characterized by a slender, pointed form like a spear.