Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese cedar

Come around the other side of the house from the way you originally entered the backyard and up the hill to the edge of the Staghorn Sumac thicket where you were earlier, and somewhat behind the dumpster in a mulched area is this small Japanese cedar. Another ornamental, and non-native, this specimen is a dwarf variety that will only reach about 12' in height though it does not differ in appearance much from a standard Cryptomeria japonica. While this is where our tour ends, you will find many other species of trees - both native, invasive (unfortunately) and ornamental around the property. Take a look for young pear trees and apples of numerous varieties, wild raspberries, a small Eastern Redcedar, and more. Venturing into the woods in any direction you will find even more species not listed on this tour - bring a copy of The Forest Trees of Maine and see what you can find on the six acre property.