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Chamaecyparis, common names cypress or false cypress (to distinguish it from related cypresses), is a genus of conifers in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to eastern Asia (Japan and Taiwan) and to the western and eastern margins of the United States. [1]
Chamaecyparis thyoides is an evergreen coniferous tree usually growing to 20–28 m (66–92 ft) (but may grow up to 35 m (115 ft)) tall with an average diameter of 0.8 m (2 ft 7 in), up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in), and feathery foliage in moderately flattened sprays, green to glaucous blue-green in color.
Cypress is any of the twelve species of ornamental and timber evergreen conifers constituting the genus Cupressus of the family Cupressaceae.Many resinous, aromatic evergreen trees called cypress belong to other genera of the same family, especially species of false cypress and cypress pine.
As houseplants, lemon cypress trees grow relatively slowly, but they should still be repotted about once every 3-4 years to ensure their roots have room to grow. Related: The 7 Best Potting Soils ...
Chamaecyparis obtusa (Japanese cypress, hinoki cypress [2] or hinoki; Japanese: 檜 or 桧, hinoki) is a species of cypress native to central Japan in East Asia, [3] [4] and widely cultivated in the temperate northern hemisphere for its high-quality timber and ornamental qualities, with many cultivars commercially available.
Sep. 28—ATHENS — Leyland cypress are one of the most commonly planted landscape trees, but poor site selection and disease pressure may soon send them the way of red tips and Bradford pears.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, known as Port Orford cedar [2] or Lawson's cypress, [3] is a species of conifer in the genus Chamaecyparis, family Cupressaceae. It is native to Oregon and northwestern California , and grows from sea level up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) in the valleys of the Klamath Mountains , often along streams.
Junipers are planted as evergreen trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Hundreds of cultivars have been developed, [24] including plants with blue, grey, or yellow foliage. [25] Chamaecyparis and Thuja also provide hundreds of dwarf cultivars as well as trees, including Lawson's cypress.