noun
- plural of cryptomeria; evergreen coniferous trees native to East Asia, commonly known as Japanese cedar
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The garden featured several tall cryptomerias along the pathway.
- Cryptomerias are popular ornamental trees in temperate climates.
- The forestry department planted cryptomerias to prevent soil erosion.
- These cryptomerias can grow up to 70 feet tall.
- The park’s cryptomerias provided excellent shade during summer.
- Many cryptomerias in the region were damaged by the storm.