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Himalayan cypress
Scientific Name: Cupressus torulosa
Family: Cupressaceae
Category: Gymnosperm
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Himalayan Cypress (Cupressus torulosa)
Cupressus torulosa, commonly known as Himalayan cypress or Bhutan cypress, is a striking evergreen conifer native to southern Asia. This tree is admired for its elegant growth habit and adaptability to various conditions.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the tree produces cones and seeds. Ingestion of large quantities of cones and seeds should be avoided, as they may cause gastrointestinal upset.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cupressus torulosa D. Don
- Common Names: Himalayan cypress, Bhutan cypress, Bhotan Cypress
- Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
- Genus: Cupressus
- Species: Torulosa
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern Asia, particularly the Himalaya region.
- Often found in dry inner valleys and semi-arid high mountain environments.
- In the Himalaya, it co-dominates with Juniperus.
- It is possibly the only species of Cupressus indigenous to India.
Morphological Characteristics
- An evergreen tree, typically growing to 15-25 meters (approximately 49-82 feet) tall, but can reach up to 45 meters (148 feet) in height.
- Diameter at breast height (dbh) ranges from 40-60 cm (approximately 16-24 inches), but can reach up to 90 cm (35 inches).
- Has a large, oval to broadly conical crown.
- It is hardy to zone 8 in the UK.
- The tree stays in leaf from January 12th.
Ecological Role and Uses
- Well-suited for shelter or timber on dry, exposed sites.
- The timber is of high quality, scented, and hard.
- Used for privacy screens.
Further Resources
- ARKive (for photos and facts)
- Dave's Garden (for gardening tips and ideas)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- TERMIUM (Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank)