bishop wood (Bischofia javanica)
A tropical tree species. The scientific name is Bischofia javanica.
Akagi is an evergreen tall tree found in places like Okinawa.
barked tree
Refers to a tree from which the bark has been stripped. Often contrasted with 黒木 (くろき, unbarked tree).
See also: 黒木
red tree
A general term for a tree with reddish wood or bark. Not a specific species.
In construction materials, akagi can refer to logs with the bark removed.
The word akagi can also literally refer to a tree with a reddish hue.
It is usually written in kana. Katakana is common for plant names.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Hiragana variant, also used.
The word is a compound of 赤 (あか, red) and 木 (き, tree). The exact historical derivation of each sense is uncertain.