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A tall conifer native to the USA but grown in the UK in parks. The leaves are noticeably flattened in sprays, with each individual scale-like leaf being up to about 6mm in length and being relatively soft to the touch. The bark is reddish-brown, scored ridges, relatively soft and with fibrous protrusions. Its scientific name is Thuja plicata.