China Cypress
Glyptostrobus pensilis

Location: 36501 Niles Blvd.
Park: California Nursery Historical Park
District: Niles
Native to: Asia
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Decidious conifer native to Southern China and Viet Nam. Dark green scale like needles of two types--short awl-like scales on mature seed bearing branches and short needles on barren new growth. Adult tree height to 100' under ideal conditions. Similar to Bald Cypress in thriving on wet or swampy ground.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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