Cupressus sempervirens — Italian Cypress

An early introduction from the Mediterranean region.

Usually forms a tall narrow tree. Foliage is like that of other true cypresses, and has a faint sweet resinous smell when crushed. The large cones are abundant.

‘Green Pencil’ is a very narrow form always abundantly studded with cones.

For similar trees see: Scale-like leaves

 
 

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