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January 22, 2006 : Thujopsis dolabrata
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Keywords: Cupressaceae | Thujopsis dolabrata L. f.
Hiba arborvitae is native to Japan. According to the Great Plant Picks profile for Thujopsis dolabrata (PDF), it also has two other common names, both inspired by the shape of the scale-like leaves: deerhorn cedar and battle axe cedar.
The Gymnosperm Database entry for this monotypic genus, Thujopsis, imparts a story about how the genus should technically have a different name, since it was earlier named Dolophyllum. However, the taxonomists Farjon and Hunt suggest that the old name be kept, since all publications since 1844 have used the name Thujopsis.
Natural history resource link: I thought you might like a peek at one of my inspirations from the nature and science perspective (since I usually mention photographers who inspire me). Natural History at Ragged Chutes contains photographs and notes from a field trip led by my uncle along the Mississippi River of Lanark County, Ontario. If you read through to the last page, you'll get a glimpse of an ethic he instills in others – leave a natural place cleaner than you found it.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at January 22, 2006 4:07 AM
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Posted by: Big Al at January 22, 2006 6:54 AM
Thujopsis dolabrata - Z5 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Thujopsis dolabrata - Z5-7 - A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, Brickell, Cole, Zuk
Posted by: Beverley at January 22, 2006 8:31 AM
Thats a great picture of one of my favorite conifers. Sometime Daniel could you post a picture of the back side with its silvery markings. That is almost the best part.
Posted by: judy newton at January 22, 2006 1:32 PM
Also HIBA CEDAR and LIZARD TREE.
Posted by: Ron B at January 22, 2006 2:13 PM
Beautiful pattern at the points where it branches.
Posted by: Anthony at January 22, 2006 4:29 PM
Planted specimens common down here, often with a broad, bushy base and open, slender top. Many of these are unstable, partly white cultivar 'Variegata'.
Posted by: Ron B at January 22, 2006 8:51 PM
Here is a shot of the scaly leaves with their beautiful silver markings:
Posted by: Eric in SF at December 23, 2006 9:14 AM
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The Purdon conservation area is worthy of note too for the slipper orchids.