Thuja occidentalis

Smelly cypress ( Scientific name: Thuja occidentalis) is an evergreen coniferous shrub native to eastern North America, belonging to the family Cupressaceae. It is a cone-shaped tree with horizontal branches. It produces white or light red flowers in spring. The flowers are cold- and heat-tolerant, resistant to disease and insect damage, and the tree is easy to care for because of its natural shape. The leaves have a nice fragrance when rubbed. The cones are thin and ovate, and the seeds have wings. It is used for hedges because of its resistance to trimming.

Common name: Thuja occidentalis, Scientific name: Thuja occidentalis, Origin: Eastern North America, Tree height: 10 to 15 meters, Growing season: Year-round, Leaf shape: scaly, Leaf color: green to brown (winter), Leaf inflorescence: cross-veined, Fruit color: green to brown, Flowering season: April to May, Flower color: white, light red Flowering season: April-May; Flower color: white, light red; Cones: ovoid; Cones diameter: 0.8 cm; Uses: hedge, color leaf, garden tree, conifer, topiary, park, garden, street tree; Essential oil for fragrance and medicinal purposes.