Atlantic White Cypress
Chamaecyparis thyoides
Cupressaceae
Other names
Atlantic White Cedar
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
E USA
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Conifer Slope
Source of plant
NJ Forest Service Nursery
Description
A tall, narrow conical tree 25-30m tall with a trunk up to 1m in diameter. It is found at low altitudes in the coastal E US. The foliage sprays are spreading, fan-shaped and with white waxy X's below, outlining the leaves, and aromatic when crushed. The scale-leaves are 2mm long, dark bluish to light green, adpressed to the stem, in opposite pairs and not touching the next pair. The seed cones are very numerous, often clustered on small twigs, globose, 6mm in diameter. Often found on marshy ground, so the cultivars do best with adequate water.
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
large conifer, winter interest