Description
Cypress (scientific name: Cupressus funebris Endl.), is a tree of the genus Cypress, up to 35 meters in height, 2 meters in diameter at breast height; the bark is light brown-gray, the branchlets are slender and drooping, green, the older branchlets are cylindrical, dark brown purple, male The cones are elliptical or ovoid, cones are round, the seeds are broadly obovate rhomboid or nearly round, light brown when ripe, shiny, flowering period from March to May,
Distributed in the Yangtze River Basin and the south of China, the vertical distribution is mainly between 300-1000 meters above sea level.
China has a long history of cultivating cypress trees, with dignified tree appearance, strong adaptability, strong wind resistance, smoke and dust resistance, fine wood texture, strong quality, and water resistance. It is commonly found in temples, halls, and courtyards. The wood is greasy, with good quality, straight lines, fine structure, and corrosion resistance. It is used for construction, vehicles, ships, bridges, furniture and appliances. Artificial cotton and rope made of stalk fiber
