Tags: Conifer.
Thujopsis (pronounced Thuyopsis) is a conifer in the cypress family (Cupressaceae) the sole member of the genus being Thujopsis dolabrata. It is endemic to Japan where it is named asunaro (あすなろ). It is similar to the closely related genus Thuja (Arborvitae) differing in the broader thicker leaves and thick cones. It is also called Hiba False aborvitae or Hiba arborvitae.A popular allegory for the meaning behind asunaro is ‘Asu wa hinoki ni narou (明日はヒノキになろう lit.
