Cupressus torulosa


Cupressus torulosa, commonly known as the Himalayan cypress or Bhutan cypress, is a species of cypress tree native to the mountainous northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, in the western Himalayas.

Description

It is a medium to extremely large tree, typically growing up to in height.

Distribution

Cupressus torulosa is an evergreen conifer tree species found on limestone terrain in the western Himalaya at. Information on its distribution further east is conflicting. It may occur in Vietnam. However, according to Conifers of Vietnam, only cultivated forms exist there.