- Wildlife
- Trees and shrubs
- Lawson Cypress
Philip Precey
About
The Lawson Cypress is a large evergreen tree, familiar to many of us as it has been widely planted in parks and gardens as an ornamental or hedging species.
How to identify
Lawson Cypress is a common garden tree, with small, scale-like leaves that cover the green twigs. Left alone, a mature tree would be tall and conical in shape, but they are often pruned down.
Where to find it
Widespread.
Habitats
When to find it
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Novermber
- December
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
How can people help
Lawson Cypress is a common garden evergreen which comes a in number of varieties for everything from tall hedging to low heather beds. Although dense, they can provide shelter for birds, so be careful to prune large trees out of the nesting season so that parents and young are not disturbed. Try planting native trees and shrubs in your garden to attract more wildlife - visit our Wild About Gardens website for facts and tips to get you started.