Editing Cypress (section)

== Description ==
Cypress trees typically reach heights of up to {{Convert|25|m|ft}} and exhibit a [[Pyramid|pyramidal]] form, particularly in their youth. Many are characterised by their needle-like, [[evergreen]] foliage and [[acorn]]-like seed cones. Some species develop flattened, spreading heads at maturity, while certain variants may manifest as shrubs, standing at less than {{Convert|6|m|ft}}. The [[Bark (botany)|bark]] of cypress trees varies, with some species having smooth surfaces, while most exhibit bark that separates into thin plates or strips, often shedding over time. Leaves of young cypress trees are spreading and awl-shaped, and are typically small, scale-like formations that tightly adhere to older branches. They are usually [[Aroma compound|aromatic]], with glandular pits on the outer surface, and cover the stem in opposite pairs, giving the branchlet a four-sided appearance.<ref name=":0" />