Italian Cypress

Scientific Name: Cupressus sempervirens

Max Size: 20 - 25 m (about 60 - 80 ft)

Native to: Persia/Syria

Life Span: Over 2,000 years

Interesting Facts:

1) Italian Cypress trees have some level of resistance from forest fires and will most likely survive one

2) They are commonly used to make coffins

3) Were believed by early people that they would ward off demons, so they were placed around the burial grounds

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