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Cypress trees are popular evergreen choices for landscapes, offering a tall and long-lived option that is both drought-tolerant and fast-growing. Their dense growth makes them perfect for creating ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Not many living organisms have been around long enough to ...