The cypress tree is a group of tall evergreen trees that grow in North
America, Europe and Asia. There are about 130 species or kinds in the world
and 26 in the U.S.

   The cypress tree is found in warm climates. Gardeners often use them
as ornamentals. The cypress tree has a strong cedarlike odor.

   Cypress trees can live for 500 years. The wood is valuable because the
wood does not rot.

    The Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area located in Northwest Tennessee once had the oldest and largest bald cypress tree in the U.S. and the largest tree of any species east of the Mississippi River. It was hit by lightning in July of 1976.

    This tree was once 175 ft. tall. The circumference at the base was 40 ft. and the diameter measured 13 ft. The tree's age was estimated at being 1,350 years old.
 

Picture of a 3,500 year old Cypress Tree and it is located at the Big Tree State Park in Longwood Florida and the picture is courtesy of Seminole County Covention and Visitor's Bureau.	Picture of Lone Cypress Tree
Picture of one of the many Cypress Tree Queens.	Picture of a Cypress Swamp

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