The Japanese Cedar tree, Cryptomeria, is a monotypic genus of cedar family of the cypress family, Cupressaceae. It has three species: Cryptomeria albida, Cryptomeria chrysocolla, and Cryptomeria chrysoprase. Cypress or Ebony is native to Japan. In the United States and Europe, the genus Carya, or Ebony, is found more commonly. There are also other … Continue reading What Is It? The Many Uses of Japanese Cedar