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Autumn leaves of Metasequoia [Akatsuki Park]

[Dimini ☆ Cricket] December 17, 2015 14:00

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At Akatsuki Park in Chuo Ward, located in Tsukiji 7-chome, Metasequoia is currently in autumn leaves.

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Metasequoia is the coniferous tree of the genus Metasequoia of the cypress family (or cedar family) and the Japanese name is Akebono cedar (Akebono cedar).

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After turning reddish brown in autumn, the leaves fall.

It seems that the tree height will reach 30m () when it grows.

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Metasequoia is called a "living fossil" because it was found in 1939 as a plant body (one species of fossils) in Japan, but it was confirmed in 1945 in Sichuan, China.

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Today, cutting and seeds from China are grown in parks and schoolyards throughout Japan.

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