American cypress
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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
Additional Information
W. Bucher, Dictionary of Building Preservation, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1996.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "False Cypress." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2003. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. 04 Dec, 2003 .