Native Americans denominated it the “Tree of Life”. Needles are soft and green, with spreading flat sprays of overlapping scales at the ends of short, ascending branches.
| Family | Cypress |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | |
| Habitat | Extremely common evergreen tree or shrub, used often as a specimen, in hedges or for privacy. The small cones open up to look like small flowers and appeal to birds. |
| Cycle | |
| Height | 3-40' |
| Leaf Description | Inconspicuous, separate male and female flowers. Tiny oval seed cones mature from yellow to light brown. When cones open they look like little roses. |
| Soil Type | Wet |
| Light Source | Partial Shade, Sun |
| Location | Woodland |