Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis (Noun)
Meaning
Tall evergreen of the Pacific coast of North America often cultivated for ornament.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Nootka cypress, also known as Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, is highly valued for its timber and is often found in ancient forests.
- Chamaecyparis nootkatensis trees are known for their large size and symmetrical conical shape.
- This Chamaecyparis nootkatensis is widely cultivated in the horticulture trade and often sold as an ornamental tree.
- A 1912 collection of Chamaecyparis nootkatensis seed was instrumental in popularizing the tree as an ornamental.
- A variety of Chamaecyparis nootkatensis called 'Pendula' has become a popular cultivar in European and American landscapes.