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Fig. 25.-Arizona cypress. Cupressus arizonica (left) and Fig. 26 leaf and seed
 pods of the sissoo, Dalbergia sissoo.

forming a narrow, pyramidal or broad open crown (Fig. 25). Leaves
are short, needle-like, thickened at the apex and bluish-green in color.
Small cones %- to 1-inch in diameter appear on the branches during
fall. Arizona cypress is useful as a windbreak and as a free-standing
specimen. Interest has been generated in recent years for its use as
a Christmas tree. Trees are tolerant of salt spray and may be planted
on the seacoast.
 Portuguese cypress, Cupressus lusitanica, native to Mexico, is in-
frequently seen in northern areas of the state. This tree grows to
50 feet, has a dense, compact crown composed of spreading branches
and more or less pendulous branchlets. Clones with blue to bluish-
green foliage are the most beautiful and desired for landscape pur-
poses. Trees serve well as free-standing specimens. Portuguese
cypress is rare because it is difficult to produce desired blue clones
from cuttings.
 Italian cypress, Cupressus sempervirens, a native of southern
Europe, grows to 80 feet and has a strict upright crown composed
of short erect branches. Leaves are short, juniper-like, and dark
green in color. Spread of the branches rarely exceeds 6 to 8 feet,
and therefore use of this tree is limited to structures where a very
strong accent is needed. Italian cypress is not suited to homes being
built today.

 Dalbergia sissoo. Leguminosae. Sissoo or Rosewood. Southern
and Central areas. Deciduous. India.
 Sissoo grows to 60 feet, is upright in growth habit and has a
compact crown composed of spreading branches. Leaves are pinnately