Podocarpus macrophyllus

with two seeds It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, reaching tall. ==Varieties==

Two varieties are accepted. • Podocarpus macrophyllus var. macrophyllus – southern China, southern Taiwan, and Japan (Honshu and Shikoku) • Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki (synonym P. chinensis ) – southern China, northern Myanmar, Taiwan, and south-central and southern Japan ==Symbolism, cultivation, and uses==

Kusamaki is the state tree of Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is a popular large shrub or small tree in gardens, particularly in Japan and the Southeastern United States. The ripe cone arils are edible, though the seed should not be eaten. Because of its resistance to termites and water, inumaki is used for quality wooden houses in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Buddhist pine is highly regarded as a feng shui tree in Hong Kong, giving it a very high market value. In recent years, the illegal digging of Buddhist pine has become a problem in the city. This species can be trained as a bonsai. ==Gallery==

Podocarpus macrophyllus SZ134.png|From Flora Japonica by Philipp Franz von Siebold and Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini. PodocarpusMacrophyllus.jpg|A closeup of the leaves. Podocarpus K3.jpg|Foliage with mature seed cones. Podocarpus macrophyllus,katori-city,japan.JPG|A trimmed P. macrophyllus. ==References==