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Cypress (Cupressaceae)
Cypress are important timber trees, used for construction, paper making, and resin production. Did you know that some species of pines can live for over 1,000 years and their needles can be used to make tea?
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Perennial
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8 most common species：
Xanthocyparis
Xanthocyparis is a genus of cypresses in the family Cupressaceae, comprising one species native to North America and one native to Vietnam in southeast Asia.
Fujian Cypress
Fujian Cypress includes only one species. Fujian Cypress is an evergreen tree, 25 to 30 m tall. It has greyish-brownish bark. The leaves are arranged in flattened branchlet systems, with the branchlets in one plane. The leaves on adult trees are in opposite decussate pairs, glossy green above, and with white stomatal bands below. The male cones are oval or cylindrical, terminal on the shoots. The female cones are much larger, globose or sub-globose. There are two winged seeds on each scale. They are angular and pointed. Fujian Cypress is native to Asia.
Cypresses
Cypresses are a group of coniferous, evergreen trees. Though their wood is not of particular commercial value, many species are used ornamentally, tending to do well in warm-temperate parks and gardens. In the Hellenic culture of ancient times, these trees were believed to be sacred to the gods. Unfortunately, all cypresses release massive quantities of pollen which are extremely allergenic to humans.
Glyptostrobus
Glyptostrobus, is a small genus of conifers in the family Cupressaceae. Glyptostrobus includes only one species. Glyptostrobus is a medium-sized to large tree, reaching 30 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1.006 m, possibly more. The leaves are deciduous, spirally arranged. The cones are green maturing yellow-brown, pear-shaped, broadest near the apex. They open when mature to release the small, winged seeds. Glyptostrobus is native to subtropical southeastern China, and also very locally in Vietnam and Laos.
Athrotaxis
Athrotaxis are important timber trees, used for construction, paper making, and resin production. Did you know that some species of pines can live for over 1,000 years and their needles can be used to make tea?
Southern incense-cedar
Southern incense-cedar is a genus of five species of coniferous trees in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to New Zealand and New Caledonia. The leaves are scale-like, in apparent whorls of four. The cones have just 2 pairs of moderately thin, erect scales, each scale with a distinct spine, and bearing two winged seeds on the inner face.
Cedar
They are large shrubs or trees, reaching 5 to 20 m tall. The leaves are evergreen and scale-like, except on seedlings, which have needle-like leaves. The adult scale leaves are arranged in decussate opposite pairs in four rows along the twigs, while the juvenile needle leaves are arranged spirally. The male cones are small, and are located at the tips of the twigs. The female cones start out similarly inconspicuous, globular to ovoid, with four, thick, woody scales, arranged in two opposite pairs. There are four species, all native to southern Africa.
Cypresses
Cypresses are a genus of conifer plants that are valued for their highly scented wood. The wood of some species is used for temple construction in Japan and other construction purposes worldwide. These plants are also ideal for hedges and rock gardens due to their ornamental characteristics. They differ from true cypress by their smaller size, rounded congress, and fewer seeds.
All Species of Cypress
Xanthocyparis
Xanthocyparis
Xanthocyparis is a genus of cypresses in the family Cupressaceae, comprising one species native to North America and one native to Vietnam in southeast Asia.
Fujian Cypress
Fujian Cypress
Fujian Cypress includes only one species. Fujian Cypress is an evergreen tree, 25 to 30 m tall. It has greyish-brownish bark. The leaves are arranged in flattened branchlet systems, with the branchlets in one plane. The leaves on adult trees are in opposite decussate pairs, glossy green above, and with white stomatal bands below. The male cones are oval or cylindrical, terminal on the shoots. The female cones are much larger, globose or sub-globose. There are two winged seeds on each scale. They are angular and pointed. Fujian Cypress is native to Asia.
Cypresses
Cypresses
Cypresses are a group of coniferous, evergreen trees. Though their wood is not of particular commercial value, many species are used ornamentally, tending to do well in warm-temperate parks and gardens. In the Hellenic culture of ancient times, these trees were believed to be sacred to the gods. Unfortunately, all cypresses release massive quantities of pollen which are extremely allergenic to humans.
Glyptostrobus
Glyptostrobus
Glyptostrobus, is a small genus of conifers in the family Cupressaceae. Glyptostrobus includes only one species. Glyptostrobus is a medium-sized to large tree, reaching 30 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1.006 m, possibly more. The leaves are deciduous, spirally arranged. The cones are green maturing yellow-brown, pear-shaped, broadest near the apex. They open when mature to release the small, winged seeds. Glyptostrobus is native to subtropical southeastern China, and also very locally in Vietnam and Laos.
Athrotaxis
Athrotaxis
Athrotaxis are important timber trees, used for construction, paper making, and resin production. Did you know that some species of pines can live for over 1,000 years and their needles can be used to make tea?
Southern incense-cedar
Southern incense-cedar
Southern incense-cedar is a genus of five species of coniferous trees in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to New Zealand and New Caledonia. The leaves are scale-like, in apparent whorls of four. The cones have just 2 pairs of moderately thin, erect scales, each scale with a distinct spine, and bearing two winged seeds on the inner face.
Cedar
Cedar
They are large shrubs or trees, reaching 5 to 20 m tall. The leaves are evergreen and scale-like, except on seedlings, which have needle-like leaves. The adult scale leaves are arranged in decussate opposite pairs in four rows along the twigs, while the juvenile needle leaves are arranged spirally. The male cones are small, and are located at the tips of the twigs. The female cones start out similarly inconspicuous, globular to ovoid, with four, thick, woody scales, arranged in two opposite pairs. There are four species, all native to southern Africa.
Cypresses
Cypresses
Cypresses are a genus of conifer plants that are valued for their highly scented wood. The wood of some species is used for temple construction in Japan and other construction purposes worldwide. These plants are also ideal for hedges and rock gardens due to their ornamental characteristics. They differ from true cypress by their smaller size, rounded congress, and fewer seeds.
Cypresses
Cypresses
Cypresses are a small group of conifers that are unique in that they are highly tolerant of flooding. These trees are native to environments that are consistently inundated with water, such as bayous and swamps. The wood is highly sought after, being both very durable and extremely rot-resistant.
Dawn Redwoods
Dawn Redwoods
Dawn Redwoodss are tall growing trees with a fast growth rate. The shortest species in the genus can still reach 50 m or more. The trees are known for their reddish bark and wide trunk base. Their rapid growth habit makes them popular additions in neighborhood parks and playgrounds, along with their low-maintenance care.
Platycladus
Platycladus
Platycladus is a small genus that contains one evergreen, coniferous species. This tree is cultivated as an ornamental all over the world and is loved for its drought resistance. In its homeland, it is associated with long life and vitality. In addition, the sweet-smelling wood is sometimes used to make incense.
Junipers
Junipers
Junipers (Juniperus) grow both ornamentally and wild across the globe. Some European cultures hung cuttings over doorways as part of May Day traditions and Halloween to ward off spirits witches and devils. The lumber is prized for its rich conifer aroma and is perfect for carving or lathe work. Birds hide from predators within the dense foliage. Junipers' berries are the main flavoring used in gin.
Japanese cedar
Japanese cedar
Japanese cedar is a small genus with a single evergreen, coniferous species. This tree has sweet-smelling, decay-resistant, beautifully colored wood that is prized for a variety of purposes. It is used in everything from veneers and paneling to furniture, cask, and stave making. Japanese cedar is also a popular and handsome ornamental.
Taiwania
Taiwania
Taiwania, with the single living species, reported to heights of up to 91 m tall and with a trunk up to 4 m diameter above buttressed base. The leaves are needle-like or awl-like and 8 to 15 mm long on young trees up to about 100 years old, then gradually becoming more scale-like, on mature trees. The cones are small, 1.5 to 2.5 cm long, with about 15–30 thin, fragile scales, each scale with two seeds. It is native to eastern Asia.
Thujopsis
Thujopsis
Thujopsis are important timber trees, used for construction, paper making, and resin production. Did you know that some species of pines can live for over 1,000 years and their needles can be used to make tea?
Tetraclinis
Tetraclinis
Tetraclinis are important timber trees, used for construction, paper making, and resin production. Did you know that some species of pines can live for over 1,000 years and their needles can be used to make tea?
Incense cedars
Incense cedars
Incense cedars are a small group of beautiful coniferous trees. In fact, the Latin name translates to "beautiful cedar." As their common name suggests, many species have aromatic needles and wood that bears sharp but pleasant, resinous odors. The wood is fairly decay-resistant, making it a popular choice for coffins. It was historically used to craft bows and arrows and is used today to make fencing, outdoor furniture, and pencils.
Giant sequoia
Giant sequoia
Giant sequoia are herbaceous perennials that are prized and noted for their flowers in brilliant hues of blue. Gardeners enjoy using sun-loving giant sequoia in rock gardens, beds, and containers. Plants in this genus are often seen as easy-to-care-for because they are drought tolerant and relatively disease-free.
China-fir
China-fir
China-fir are important timber trees, used for construction, paper making, and resin production. Did you know that some species of pines can live for over 1,000 years and their needles can be used to make tea?
Arborvitaes
Arborvitaes
Arborvitaes (Thuja) were the first trees from North America to be introduced into Europe after French explorers brought them to Paris. The wood is used for canoes and lumber. Although referred to colloquially to as "Red Cedar," arborvitaes are actually related to the cypress family rather than the cedars.
Cypress-pines
Cypress-pines
Cypress-pines are important timber trees, used for construction, paper making, and resin production. Did you know that some species of pines can live for over 1,000 years and their needles can be used to make tea?
Sequoia
Sequoia
The giants of the botanical world, sequoia include among their ranks some of the largest trees on earth. These trees can grow to heights over 107 m, reach diameters of over 6 m and have been known to live for over two thousand years! Though many sequoia are protected in national parks, national forests, state parks, and other reserves, some are still harvested for their wood. The wood is incredibly fire and rot-resistant and is used to make shingles, siding, and outdoor decking.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts
All Species
More Genus
Cypress
Cupressaceae
Cypress are important timber trees, used for construction, paper making, and resin production. Did you know that some species of pines can live for over 1,000 years and their needles can be used to make tea?
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Cypress
Feedback
Attributes of Cypress
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Cypress
Exploring the Cypress Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Xanthocyparis
Xanthocyparis is a genus of cypresses in the family Cupressaceae, comprising one species native to North America and one native to Vietnam in southeast Asia.
Fujian Cypress
Fujian Cypress includes only one species. Fujian Cypress is an evergreen tree, 25 to 30 m tall. It has greyish-brownish bark. The leaves are arranged in flattened branchlet systems, with the branchlets in one plane. The leaves on adult trees are in opposite decussate pairs, glossy green above, and with white stomatal bands below. The male cones are oval or cylindrical, terminal on the shoots. The female cones are much larger, globose or sub-globose. There are two winged seeds on each scale. They are angular and pointed. Fujian Cypress is native to Asia.
Cypresses
Cypresses are a group of coniferous, evergreen trees. Though their wood is not of particular commercial value, many species are used ornamentally, tending to do well in warm-temperate parks and gardens. In the Hellenic culture of ancient times, these trees were believed to be sacred to the gods. Unfortunately, all cypresses release massive quantities of pollen which are extremely allergenic to humans.
Glyptostrobus
Glyptostrobus, is a small genus of conifers in the family Cupressaceae. Glyptostrobus includes only one species. Glyptostrobus is a medium-sized to large tree, reaching 30 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 1.006 m, possibly more. The leaves are deciduous, spirally arranged. The cones are green maturing yellow-brown, pear-shaped, broadest near the apex. They open when mature to release the small, winged seeds. Glyptostrobus is native to subtropical southeastern China, and also very locally in Vietnam and Laos.
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More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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