Xanthocyparis nootkaensis — Nootka Cypress

A fairly uncommon mid-19th century American introduction, one of the parties responsible for Leylandii.

The drooping foliage consists of rather thick threads with obviously slightly-spreading side-leaves. The foliage has a sour smell if crushed. The small cones have prominent curved spines.

For similar trees see: Scale-like leaves

 
 

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