Cupressus

Examples

• All

• The ancient Cupressus trees in the cemetery have witnessed centuries of history.

• Several species within the genus Cupressus are cultivated for their ornamental value.

• Look at that beautiful Cupressus tree!

• The Cupressus trees provide excellent shade in the summer.

• The Cupressus tree in my backyard provides excellent shade during the hot summer months.

• Many landscapes feature the Cupressus for its tall, slender shape and evergreen foliage.

• The Cupressus species is often planted in parks and gardens for its aesthetic appeal.

Synonyms

C

cypress

vsCupressus

15 5.3

A tall evergreen tree with dark, flat leaves and small round cones

is the scientific genus name rather than the short common name

C

cypress tree

vsCupressus

3 3.5

A tall evergreen tree with dark, flat leaves and small round cones

is the scientific genus name rather than the two-word common form

Compounds

C

Cupressus abramsiana

• Specialized

9.9

A rare cypress tree native to California, found in only a few places

C

Cupressus goveniana

• Specialized

9.9

A small, sometimes shrubby cypress tree from California grown for its looks

C

Cupressus goveniana pigmaea

• Specialized

9.9

A rare small cypress tree that grows in northern California

C

Cupressus lusitanica

• Specialized

9.8

A tall evergreen tree from Mexico with drooping branches often planted in gardens

C

Cupressus macrocarpa

• Specialized

9.9

A tall cypress tree from Monterey Bay, California often planted in parks to block wind and look nice

C

Cupressus sempervirens

• Specialized

9.9

A tall cypress tree from the Mediterranean with thin grey bark and upright branches

Surface Forms

Etymology