Difference between revisions of "American cypress"
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* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "False Cypress." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "False Cypress." Accessed 04 Dec, 2003 . |
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 26 April 2022
Description
Common name for an ornamental evergreen tree, Chamaecyparis sphaeroidea, that is found in the eastern United States. It is not a true cypress. The American cypress, or white cedar, is used for exterior siding, shingles, piers, fence posts, and interior trim.
Synonyms and Related Terms
white cedar; false cypress; Chamaecyparis thyoides; Chamaecyparis sphaeroidea
Resources and Citations
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "False Cypress." Accessed 04 Dec, 2003 .