Horizontal Cypress

The horizontal cypress (Cupressus sempervirens var. horizontalis)is an evergreen tree in the family Cupressaceae. It is common around the Mediterranean basin, where its height can reach up to 35 m (115 ft). Its dense, rot-resistant wood makes it a choice species for cabinetwork.

The shape of the horizontal cypress is somewhat similar to that of a cedar, and can be used as a visual image to distinguish it from the pyramidal cypress. They are usually considered two different cultivars of a same species: the Mediterranean cypress.