Japanese Bush Spruce
Picea maximowiczii Regel ex Mast.
Picea maximowiczii, known as Japanese Bush Spruce, is a conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is native to Japan and found in the Akaishi Mountains, Okuchichibu Mountains, and Yatsugatake Mountains on Honshu. The species was published in 1879.
Description
Picea maximowiczii is a conifer species within the pine family, Pinaceae. Endemic to Japan, it is restricted to specific mountain ranges on the island of Honshu, including the Akaishi, Okuchichibu, and Yatsugatake Mountains. This species was first described in 1879 and is commonly referred to as Japanese Bush Spruce in English.
Other common names
Japanese Bush SpruceMaximowicz's Spruce
Distribution
Global · Japan
Synonyms
Picea tschonoskiiAbies maximowicziiAbies obovata var. japonicaPicea obovata var. japonicaPicea excelsa f. japonica