Taiwania cryptomerioides / Taiwania / Chinese Coffin Tree

(Jacobson) From the western slopes of Mt. Morrison, Taiwan. In 1918 E. Wilson sent 4 plants to the Arnold Arboretum. Exceedingly rare; virtually never in commerc. Mature foliage and cones (1/2" long) not yet seen in cultivation. Young specimens indeed recall Cryptomeria (Japanese Red Cedar) but are 1/4" - 7/8" long. Records: to 260' x 31' in the wild; 59' x 3' 10" x 20' San Marino, CA (1993); 40' x 2' 11" Berkeley, CA (1993; planted 1974); 29' x 1' 10 1/2" Seattle, WA (1994; planted 1969).