Gowen Cypress (Noun)
Meaning
Small sometimes shrubby tree native to California; often used as an ornamental; in some classification systems includes the pygmy cypress and the Santa Cruz cypress.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Gowen cypress is a popular choice for landscaping in California due to its drought tolerance and attractive foliage.
- In some classification systems, the Gowen cypress is considered a single species that encompasses the pygmy cypress and the Santa Cruz cypress.
- The Gowen cypress is often used as an ornamental in gardens and parks along the California coast, where it thrives in the mild climate.
- This small to medium-sized tree, known as the Gowen cypress, is endemic to the southwestern United States, particularly in California.
- The Gowen cypress is sometimes used as a hedge or screen due to its compact, shrubby growth habit, which can be maintained with regular pruning.