cypress

The cypress tree is one of the widest known species of conifer that expands the globe. There are several genus and species that have delineated over each other since prehistoric time period. The leaves of the tree either grow in a spiral shape or in pairs. The sprigs retain their natural greenery and tend to keep their leaves, though some spray foliage at various times of the year. Most of the species are drought resistant and are known to live in extreme climates and thrive. Its most famous species is the Italian cypress was made famous by Van Gogh's paintings of the Italian landscape. While the bald cypress is a tourist attraction and often photographed in the south.