Hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata)

Hiba, also known as Hiba Arborvitae, Japanese Thuja

Hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata) is a medium to large evergreen tree native to central Japan. This species grows best in moist forested areas. Hiba is also called elkhorn cedar and deerhorn cedar. This species is not drought tolerant and grows best when protected from the wind. Its latin name Thujopsis dolabrata means hatchet-shaped and references the shape of its leaves.