Sarawa cypress

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Also known as: Chamaecyparis pisifera

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The Sarawa cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera) is a species of evergreen conifer native to Japan. It belongs to the genus Chamaecyparis, commonly known as false cypress, and is part of the Cupressaceae family.12

These trees typically grow to heights of 90 to 120 feet (27 to 36 meters) and are characterized by sharp-pointed leaves and small cones. The wood of the Sarawa cypress is fragrant and has been historically used for making boxes and doors. Many horticultural varieties have been developed, often retaining juvenile foliage even when mature. False cypresses differ from true cypresses in having smaller, rounder cones with fewer seeds.1

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The Sarawa cypress (C. pisifera) of Japan, 27 to 36 metres (90 to 120 feet) tall, has been in cultivation for centuries. It has sharp-pointed leaves, small cones, and fragrant white wood used for boxes and doors. Many horticultural varieties have been developed, most of which…
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The Sarawa cypress (C. pisifera) of Japan, 27 to 36 metres (90 to 120 feet) tall, has been in cultivation for centuries. It has sharp-pointed leaves, small cones, and fragrant white wood used for boxes and doors. Many horticultural varieties have been developed, most of which…
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