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Taiwania
Temporal range: Albian–Recent
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Cupressales
Family: Cupressaceae
Subfamily: Taiwanioideae
Genus: Taiwania
Hayata
Species:
T. cryptomerioides
Binomial name
Taiwania cryptomerioides
Synonyms[2]
  • Eotaiwania Y.Yendo
  • Taiwania flousiana Gaussen
  • Taiwania yunnanensis Koidz.
  • Taiwania cryptomerioides var. flousiana (Gaussen) Silba
  • Taiwanites Hayata

Taiwania, with the single living species Taiwania cryptomerioides, is a large coniferous tree in the cypress family Cupressaceae.

Etymology

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Taiwania means 'from Taiwan', while cryptomerioides means 'resembling Cryptomeria.[3]

Taxonomy

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The genus was formerly placed in the segregate family Taxodiaceae, it is now included in the monotypic subfamily Taiwanioideae of the family Cupressaceae.[4] It is the second most basal member of the living Cupressaceae, with only Cunninghamia being more basal. Its lineage is thought to have diverged from the rest of Cupressaceae during the Middle Jurassic.[5] The oldest fossil assignable to the genus is from the mid-Cretaceous (Albian-Cenomanian) of Alaska.[6] Other fossils of the genus are known from the Late Cretaceous of Asia, the Eocene of Asia and North America, and the Miocene of Europe and Asia.[7]

Range

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Taiwania cryptomerioides in the botanical magazine Shokubutsugaku zasshi (1907)
Taiwania cryptomerioides' needle-like leaves.

It is native to eastern Asia, growing in the mountains of central Taiwan, and locally in southwest China (Guizhou, Hubei, Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet) and adjoining Myanmar, and northern Vietnam.[2][4] It is endangered by illegal logging for its valuable wood in many areas. It is very likely that the range was more extensive in the past before extensive felling for the wood.[1] The populations in mainland Asia were treated as a distinct species Taiwania flousiana by some botanists, but the cited differences between these and the Taiwanese population are not consistent when a number of specimens from each area are compared.

Morphology

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It is one of the largest tree species in Asia, reported to heights of up to 90 m (300 ft) tall and with a trunk up to 4 m (13 ft) diameter above buttressed base.[8] The leaves are needle-like or awl-like and 8–15 mm (0.31–0.59 in) long on young trees up to about 100 years old, then gradually becoming more scale-like, 3–7 mm (0.12–0.28 in) long, on mature trees. The cones are small, 15–25 mm (0.59–0.98 in) long, with about 15–30 thin, fragile scales, each scale with two seeds.

History

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The genus is named after the country of Taiwan, from where it first became known to the botanical community in 1910.

The wood is soft, but durable and attractively spicy scented, and was in very high demand in the past, particularly for temple building and coffins. The rarity of the tree and its slow growth in plantations means legal supplies are now very scarce; the species has legal protection in China and Taiwan.

Taiwania is also a journal that is published by National Taiwan University in Taiwan.

Extraordinary specimens

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In 2022 a team of researchers measured a 79.1 meters (259.5 feet) Taiwania specimen in Shei-pa National Park. The tree was growing at an elevation of 2,000m.[9]

In 2023 a specimen was found measuring 84.1 meters in height.[10]

See also

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References

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Taiwania

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Taiwania is a monotypic of large coniferous trees in the family , consisting solely of the species Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata, commonly known as the coffin tree or Taiwan . This slow-growing tree is distinguished by its dimorphic foliage—juvenile leaves are awl-shaped and prickly, while mature leaves are scale-like—and its straight, columnar trunk covered in exfoliating gray-brown bark. Native to subtropical montane forests, it represents an ancient lineage with fossil records dating back millions of years and holds cultural significance in for its durable wood used in construction and coffins. Taiwania cryptomerioides typically attains heights of 50–70 meters (up to 84 meters in exceptional cases) and trunk diameters of 2–4 meters in its natural habitat, though cultivated specimens are considerably smaller, often reaching 20–30 meters. The tree exhibits two distinct growth phases: a juvenile stage with dense, pendulous branchlets and glaucous-green needles up to 24 mm long, transitioning to a mature phase with a broad crown, flattened branchlets, and shorter scale-like leaves measuring 3–6 mm. It is monoecious, producing small, oblong-ovoid seed cones (12–20 mm long) with 12–20 woody scales, and its wood is pale yellow to light brown, prized for its resistance to decay and insects. The genus was first described in 1906 by Japanese botanist Bunzo Hayata, based on specimens from Taiwan's Mount Morrison (now Yushan), and it was initially classified in the Taxodiaceae before being reassigned to Cupressaceae based on molecular and morphological evidence. The species is endemic to the highlands of Taiwan, southern China (provinces including Sichuan, Yunnan, Hubei, and Guizhou), northern Myanmar, and northern Vietnam (Lao Cai Province), occurring at elevations of 500–3,000 meters in mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests on acidic, well-drained soils derived from granite or sandstone. These habitats feature high rainfall during summer and autumn, with cooler, drier winters, supporting the tree's preference for full sun to partial shade and protection from strong winds. Genetic studies indicate divergence between Taiwanese and mainland populations around 3.25 million years ago, though no consistent morphological differences exist. Due to extensive historical logging for timber—particularly in the early 20th century, which reduced populations by 30–50%—Taiwania cryptomerioides is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, though current trends show stabilization thanks to logging bans in China and protected areas in Taiwan. Conservation efforts include seed collection from ancient specimens, such as China's tallest known individual (over 70 meters) in Yunnan Province, and reforestation programs. In cultivation, the tree is hardy in USDA Zones 7–10 and is grown ornamentally in regions like the southeastern United States, southern Europe, and Australasia, where it propagates readily from seed but requires moist, sheltered conditions to thrive.

Taxonomy and Etymology

Etymology

The genus Taiwania was established by the Japanese Bunzō Hayata in 1906, with the name derived from (then Formosa), the island where the T. cryptomerioides was first collected and described. The species epithet cryptomerioides is formed from , the genus of the Japanese cedar, and the Greek suffix -oides meaning "resembling" or "like," reflecting the plant's foliage similarity to that species. Common names for T. cryptomerioides include "coffin tree" in English, so named for the traditional use of its wood in construction.

Taxonomy and Classification

Taiwania is classified within the family , specifically in the monotypic subfamily Taiwanioideae, following the merger of the former segregate family Taxodiaceae into Cupressaceae based on morphological and molecular evidence from studies in the early 2000s. Prior to this revision, which was widely accepted by around 2010, the genus was placed in Taxodiaceae due to shared characteristics with taxodioid like Sequoia. The genus Taiwania is monotypic, containing only the species Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata, described in 1906 from . Several proposed synonyms have been recognized as invalid or subsumed under T. cryptomerioides, including Taiwania flousiana Gaussen (from ) and Taiwania yunnanensis Koidz. (from ), based on overlapping morphological and distributional traits. No are currently recognized within T. cryptomerioides. Phylogenetic analyses using DNA sequences, such as matK, rbcL, trnL-trnF, and 28S rDNA, position Taiwania as basal within the taxodioid clade of , closely related to Athrotaxis and . These studies demonstrate the of Taiwania through shared synapomorphies like opposite leaves and cone morphology, supported by molecular data showing early divergence from other taxodioids. often serves as an outgroup in such analyses, highlighting Taiwania's position near the split between Taiwanioideae and related subfamilies like Athrotaxidoideae. Although no infrageneric taxa are formalized, recent genetic studies reveal population differentiation across its range, driven by adaptive loci. A 2025 landscape analysis of T. cryptomerioides populations identified significant genetic structure linked to environmental gradients, with outlier loci associated with climate adaptation, indicating potential for local adaptation despite overall low .

Description

Morphology

Taiwania cryptomerioides is an that typically attains heights of 50–70 meters (up to 84.1 meters as of 2025) and trunk diameters of 2–4 meters, featuring a single straight trunk that forms the base of a massive, columnar structure bare for much of its length. The bark is initially reddish-brown and smooth, becoming grayish-brown with age as it exfoliates in thin strips or irregular flakes, with outer layers up to 15 mm thick and fibrous in texture. The overall form resembles that of in foliage arrangement, as reflected in its species epithet. The foliage exhibits dimorphic characteristics, with juvenile leaves on young trees or branchlets being awl-shaped to sickle-shaped, 10 to 24 mm long, sharply pointed, and glaucous-blue-green due to a waxy covering over stomatal bands, persisting for 25 to 30 years or more. In mature trees, leaves transition to scale-like forms, 3 to 6 mm long, appressed or free-tipped, shiny dark green with whitish stomatal lines and a pale midrib, arranged spirally around the twigs. Branching is dimorphic as well, with primary branches spreading horizontally to form a narrowly conical crown in youth that broadens to rounded or dome-shaped in maturity, supported by numerous short lateral branches; branchlets are slender, pendulous, and deeply grooved between bases. The wood is straight-grained with inconspicuous rays and lacks traumatic canals, featuring tracheids with predominantly opposite pitting; heartwood is light salmon to reddish-brown, while sapwood is white to pale orange-yellow. The specific gravity averages around 0.35, indicating relatively light but durable material valued for its decay resistance.

Reproduction

Taiwania cryptomerioides is monoecious, producing separate male and female cones on the same individual, with male cones typically concentrated on lower branches and female cones on upper branches. Male cones are ovoid to rounded, 4–7 mm long, and borne in terminal clusters of 2–7 on short shoots; each cone consists of numerous spirally arranged microsporophylls, each bearing 2–4 ovate microsporangia that release abundant pollen. Pollination is anemophilous, with wind serving as the primary vector for pollen transfer to female cones, a common mechanism in Cupressaceae; genetic studies indicate an outcrossing breeding system with moderate to high levels of genetic diversity maintained across populations, supporting effective gene flow despite the species' fragmented distribution. Female cones are solitary, erect, and oblong-ovoid, measuring 1.5–2.5 cm long and 5–10 mm in diameter at maturity; they feature 15–30 thin, fragile, woody scales arranged spirally, with 2–4 s developing per fertile scale (typically the middle ones), and bracts fused to the scales without distinct ovuliferous lobes. initiation occurs in late summer, with in winter and seeds inverting subapically on the scales through differential growth; cones mature in one to two years, turning light brown and disintegrating to release seeds. Mature seeds are oblong, 3–7 mm long, flat, and equipped with thin, continuous wings (except at the notch) that facilitate wind dispersal; each cone yields 20–50 , though filled production is variable and often low in young trees. germinate readily when sown in warm, moist conditions in spring, typically within 3–4 weeks, producing seedlings with 2(–3) cotyledons that require shade and protection from extremes during early growth. The life cycle includes a prolonged juvenile phase, during which trees exhibit needle-like foliage and do not produce cones; this phase lasts until the tree reaches about 15 m in , often 10–15 years under optimal conditions, with reproductive maturity delayed until 45–80 years of age, after which cone production can continue for over a century.

Distribution and Ecology

Geographic Range

Taiwania cryptomerioides is endemic to , with a disjunct distribution spanning Taiwan's central mountains, southern and (including northwestern , , , and ), (particularly Lao Cai ), and northeastern Myanmar's northern hills. Notable populations occur in specific locales such as Alishan in Taiwan's central range and the Gaoligong Mountains in China's , where fragmented stands persist in subtropical montane zones at elevations of 500–2,800 meters. The species' populations are highly fragmented, though exact totals remain uncertain due to inaccessible habitats; hosts the largest concentrations exceeding 10,000 mature trees, while Chinese populations are scattered, and Vietnamese stands are critically small with around 100 individuals. Historically, the range was more continuous and extensive, but it has contracted significantly due to and , resulting in at least a 30–49% population reduction over the past several generations, with core viable areas now confined to isolated montane refugia at 1,500–3,000 meters elevation. Recent genomic studies reveal distinct genetic structure among populations, with three major groups—southwestern China, central-eastern China, and Taiwan—showing strong differentiation (F_ST values of 0.20–0.33) and low gene flow due to geographic isolation and environmental barriers, as evidenced by landscape genomics analyses of 122 individuals from 10 Chinese sites conducted in 2025. Taiwanese populations exhibit particularly low connectivity with mainland ones, reflecting long-term divergence and limited dispersal.

Habitat and Ecology

Taiwania cryptomerioides inhabits subtropical to temperate montane evergreen forests, primarily at elevations ranging from 500 to 2,900 meters, with most extant populations occurring below 2,500 meters. It thrives on well-drained, acidic soils such as ultisols and inceptisols with a of 3.5 to 5.0, often on steep slopes, riverbanks, cliffs, or rocky terrains that provide unstable substrates conducive to its regeneration. These forests receive high annual , typically exceeding 2,000 mm and up to over 4,000 mm in some regions like the Gaoligong Mountains, with mean temperatures between 5°C and 20°C supporting its cool, humid preferences. As a slow-growing emergent canopy tree, T. cryptomerioides can reach heights of up to 50 meters and exhibits remarkable longevity, with some individuals estimated at 1,872 years based on ring counts. Juveniles are shade-tolerant, allowing establishment under forest canopies, while adults become light-demanding and form the upper canopy layer. Regeneration is episodic and disturbance-dependent, often triggered by landslides from earthquakes, which create gaps in these montane ecosystems. Ecologically, T. cryptomerioides serves as a key species in mixed coniferous-broadleaf s, associating with diverse flora such as Tsuga dumosa, , Fokienia hodginsii, , and various and . It forms endomycorrhizal associations with fungi, enhancing nutrient uptake in nutrient-poor soils, and supports epiphytes like the Usnea longissima as well as understory , including birds and . Its presence contributes to structure and stability on slopes, though density-dependent mortality patterns limit overcrowding in stands. Under projected scenarios, MaxEnt models predict significant vulnerability for T. cryptomerioides, with suitable habitat potentially contracting by up to 25% by the 2070s under high-emission pathways (SSP5-8.5). Key climatic drivers include in the driest month and wettest quarter, alongside altitude and annual mean temperature; models forecast northward range shifts in the , with central-eastern populations facing the highest risk of habitat loss and genetic offsets by 2100.

Conservation

Conservation Status

Taiwania cryptomerioides is assessed as Vulnerable (VU) under IUCN criteria A2cd by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), based on an estimated past and future population decline of 30–49% over three generations (approximately 450 years) primarily from and exploitation. This , established in the 2010 assessment and unchanged as of 2025, reflects the species' restricted montane distribution and historical for timber, though no major reassessment has occurred since. The population of mature individuals in is estimated to exceed 10,000, with additional subpopulations in , , and , though a precise global total remains uncertain. Nationally, the species receives stringent protections: in , it is designated as a Category I national key protected wild , prohibiting exploitation and , supported by a nationwide ban implemented in 2001. In , it is classified as a protected under laws, with most stands occurring in nature reserves. Although not appended to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (), these domestic measures effectively regulate international movement of specimens. Population trends vary regionally: stable in owing to reserve protections and , but declining in and due to persistent and habitat pressures, despite overall stabilization efforts across much of the range. A 2025 landscape study analyzing 122 individuals from 10 sites identified three distinct genetic clusters—, central-eastern China-Vietnam-Myanmar, and —demonstrating local to precipitation-related variables and moderate overall . This offers potential resilience, yet the research underscores high vulnerability to warming, projecting up to 41% contraction for central-eastern populations by the 2070s under the SSP5-8.5 emissions scenario, exacerbating range fragmentation. supports these findings through introductions to arboreta and botanic gardens globally, including seed collections for banking from high-diversity sites to aid restoration.

Threats and Protection

Taiwania cryptomerioides faces several major threats that have contributed to its population decline and fragmentation across its range. Historical overexploitation for its valuable timber during the 20th century resulted in an estimated 30-49% reduction in the global population over the past three generations (approximately 450 years), severely fragmenting remaining stands in Taiwan, China, and Vietnam. Illegal logging persists as a concern in less-regulated areas, such as parts of Myanmar and Vietnam, where the species' high timber value has led to unauthorized harvesting of subpopulations despite legal protections. Habitat fragmentation from agricultural expansion and urbanization has further isolated populations, reducing connectivity and genetic diversity in montane forests. Climate change exacerbates these pressures by altering regeneration patterns and increasing mortality risks. Rising temperatures and more frequent typhoons in are projected to heighten tree mortality rates, particularly for smaller individuals, potentially hindering natural recruitment which is already limited due to the species' poor regeneration under dense canopy shade and lack of disturbance. Emerging risks include fungal pathogens, such as , and that compete with seedlings in disturbed habitats, though these are less documented but noted in broader conifer vulnerability assessments. In , forest conversion for agriculture and occasional fires pose additional localized threats to the small population there. Conservation efforts have stabilized populations in core ranges through targeted protections and restoration initiatives. Logging bans were implemented in in 1992, prohibiting commercial harvesting in natural forests, and in starting in the late for key species, with a nationwide extension to natural forests by 2016. Approximately 40% of the species' range in is now covered by protected areas, including established in 1985, which safeguards major stands from exploitation and habitat loss. Reforestation programs in and have planted thousands of seedlings since the early 2000s, focusing on ex-situ propagation and outplanting to bolster wild populations, though success is tempered by the species' slow growth. International collaborations enhance these measures, particularly through the IUCN and Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). In , IUCN-supported seed banking and restoration trials have collected genetic material for ex-situ storage and propagation, while community-based monitoring programs engage local stakeholders to protect remnant populations and prevent illegal activities. These efforts, including seed orchards in and , aim to improve genetic resilience amid ongoing climate pressures.

History and Human Uses

Discovery and Botanical History

The genus Taiwania was formally described in 1906 by Japanese botanist Bunzo Hayata, who named it after Taiwan, the type locality, based on specimens collected from the high-elevation forests of Alishan (Ali Mountains) in central Taiwan. Hayata's work, published during Japan's colonial period in Taiwan, highlighted the tree's resemblance to Cryptomeria in foliage, leading to the specific epithet cryptomerioides. Initially classified within the family Taxodiaceae due to similarities in cone structure with other taxodioid , Taiwania underwent reclassification in the 1970s. In 1976, James E. Eckenwalder proposed merging Taxodiaceae into based on detailed morphological comparisons, including cone scale fusion and vascular , arguing that the distinctions were insufficient to warrant separate families. This shift was morphologically supported by features like the oblique, shield-shaped cone scales, but faced some debate until molecular evidence in the 2000s confirmed Taiwania's position within . Phylogenetic analyses using rbcL and matK gene sequences placed it in a basal , Taiwanioideae, distinct from other cupressoid genera. Twentieth-century botanical surveys expanded knowledge of Taiwania's range beyond Taiwan, revealing disjunct mainland populations in southwestern China. Early collections from Yunnan near the Myanmar border in 1912, initially described as T. flousiana by Henri Gaussen in 1939, were later synonymized with T. cryptomerioides due to minimal morphological variation. Further surveys in Sichuan and Guizhou during the mid-1900s confirmed additional sites, emphasizing the species' relictual status across montane habitats. Key expeditions, such as the 1992 Edinburgh Taiwan Expedition led by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, collected viable seeds from remote Taiwanese stands, enabling ex situ cultivation and genetic studies in botanical gardens worldwide. Recent research in 2025 has advanced understanding of Taiwania's evolutionary through and modeling. studies revealed genetic differentiation between populations, with the southwest group diverging from the ancestral population of and central-eastern groups approximately 1.41 million years ago and the latter two diverging about 1.39 million years ago, based on 7505 high-quality SNPs from RAD-seq across 122 individuals, identifying 654 putative selected loci and informing conservation priorities for adaptive potential.

Economic and Cultural Uses

Taiwania cryptomerioides, commonly known as the , has long been prized for its dense, rot-resistant timber, which exhibits exceptional durability against decay and insects. This wood's properties make it ideal for high-value applications such as , where its longevity symbolizes enduring protection in the ; it is also used in furniture, building materials, bridges, and boat-building due to its fine grain and spicy fragrance. In Taiwanese traditional practices, particularly among indigenous communities, the holds cultural significance in rites, with crafted from its wood believed to ensure the deceased's lasting repose, reflecting the species' own impressive lifespan of up to 2,000 years. Some native groups select a at birth to grow alongside an individual, felling it only for their coffin upon death, underscoring its role as a symbol of and spiritual continuity. Beyond timber, essential oils extracted from the leaves of T. cryptomerioides possess , , and antimite properties, with potential applications in and natural preservatives, though commercial use remains limited. Bark extracts have shown effects in laboratory studies, including inhibition of pro-inflammatory mediators, suggesting possible medicinal value, but these claims require further clinical verification for human use. Due to , in T. cryptomerioides timber is heavily restricted by national laws, including logging bans in since 1990 and in since 2001, with conservation efforts promoting sustainable alternatives like plantation-grown substitutes and eco-restoration projects in the to reduce pressure on wild populations.

Paleontology and Notable Examples

Fossil Record

The fossil record of Taiwania reveals a lineage deeply rooted in the , with closely related extinct providing key evidence of its evolutionary history within the family. Although no direct fossils of the Taiwania have been identified prior to the , the related genus Stutzeliastrobus—characterized by terminal seed cones with helically arranged bract-scale complexes bearing two to four winged seeds—represents the earliest known taiwanioid forms from approximately 125 million years ago (Aptian-Albian stages). These fossils, featuring morphological similarities to modern Taiwania such as elongated cones and falcate scale leaves, indicate an early divergence and adaptation among basal cupressaceous . Mesozoic occurrences further document the widespread presence of Taiwania-like through grains and in Asian deposits spanning the to periods. fossils, often classified under taxodiaceous or cupressoid types, appear in sediments of and , while wood remains from and adjacent regions exhibit anatomical traits like growth rings and structures akin to Taiwania. These finds suggest a broader paleodistribution across during the , with Taiwania and its relatives contributing to diverse riparian and upland forest ecosystems before range contractions in the Pleistocene. A significant recent discovery, the 2025 description of Stutzeliastrobus araucarioides from strata in northern , enriches this record by confirming the genus's close phylogenetic affinity to Taiwania through shared ovuliferous scale features and arrangement. This , preserved in fine detail, underscores the role of Stutzeliastrobus in early diversification and provides insights into paleoenvironmental adaptations, such as tolerance to varying humidity in ancient subtropical forests. Overall, while direct Taiwania fossils are rare and postdate 125 Mya—such as leafy shoots from —the extinct relatives trace the lineage back over 200 million years to the breakup of , highlighting its persistence as a in modern ecosystems.

Extraordinary Living Specimens

Among the most impressive living specimens of Taiwania cryptomerioides are those reaching extraordinary heights in , where the species attains its maximum stature. The tallest known individual, nicknamed the "Heaven Sword," stands at 84.1 meters with a girth of 8.5 meters, located in the upper reaches of the Daan River basin within Shei-Pa National Park; this was confirmed via surveying in 2023. Other notable tall specimens include a 79.1-meter discovered in 2019 in the Taoshan area and an over-80-meter individual identified in 2022, both highlighting the species' potential as one of Asia's tallest . In Taiwan's , protected populations contribute to the species' high-elevation growth, with trees commonly exceeding 50 meters, though specific records there emphasize ecological rather than record-breaking dimensions. The oldest verified specimen, dated through annual ring counts, is approximately 1,872 years old, found in the Gaoligong Mountains of Province, , where it measures 70 meters tall and 358 cm in . This ancient tree exemplifies the species' longevity in subtropical montane forests along the -Myanmar border. In , LIDAR surveys have identified nearly 1,000 trees likely exceeding 65 meters, underscoring dense stands of mature individuals in remote central mountain ranges. Ex situ cultivation has revealed the species' unexpected hardiness beyond its native range. The first European planting occurred at Bedgebury National Pinetum in , , in 1934, sheltered among trees, where it has thrived despite cooler climates; the site now hosts mature specimens demonstrating tolerance to temperatures as low as -15°C to -20°C. This hardiness extends to other northern European collections, supporting conservation efforts through propagated material from wild seed sources. In terms of population highlights, in northern harbors a significant stand of T. cryptomerioides within its 3,810 km² expanse, contributing to one of Southeast Asia's largest intact forest tracts and serving as a key area for the species. While exact counts are unavailable due to the remote terrain, this population aligns with broader estimates of stable mature trees along the Myanmar-Yunnan border, emphasizing the park's role in preserving emergent habitats.

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