Botanical Name: Cupressus lawsoniana
Common Name: Lawson cypress
Family: Cupressaceae
Distribution/Origin: Oregon, California
Leaf/Bud: evergreen, flat sprays of scales, green - glaucous, narrow white stomatal bands on underside of sprays, pungent scent
Flower/Inflorescence: female cones 7-14mm, globose, male cones 3-4mm dark brown/red
Fruit/Seed:
Stem/Bark: brownish - red bark
Size: up to 60m
Habit: upright
Form: pyramidal
Culture: full sun - partial shade, well-drained soil
Landscape Use: screen, privacy, hedging
