Family:

Cupressaceae

Habitat:

Maquis, garrigue, near the coast

Growth habit:

Shrub or tree

Plant size:

1 - 3 m, rarely up to 8 m

Flower colour:

brown-yellow

Flowering time

February - April

Leaf characteristics:

scale-like, dark green with whitish margins

Flower characteristics:

short-lived small cones, scaly

Fruits:

Berry cones, brown-red when ripe, 6 - 14 mm in diameter

Special features:

Used for afforestation of sandy coastal areas due to its low requirements. Considered highly poisonous.