Bhutan cypress

The Bhutan cypress (Cupressus torulosa) is a tall East Indian cypress tree that is revered by the local people. It is a type of evergreen conifer belonging to the genus Cupressus. These trees are found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, Europe, and North America.12

Cypresses are typically around 25 meters (80 feet) tall and have a pyramidal shape when young, though some mature into spreading forms or remain as shrubs. Their bark can be smooth or flaky, and their leaves are small, scale-like, and aromatic. Male and female cones grow on the same tree.2

The wood of the Bhutan cypress, along with Italian and Monterey cypresses, is considered useful for timber. It is light, durable, and resistant to soil contact, though it can be knotty and have an unusual odor. The Bhutan cypress is also cultivated as an ornamental plant. These trees are found in the magnificent forests of Bhutan between 1,800 and 2,700 meters (6,000 and 9,000 feet) elevation.23