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Native Trees of Canada 



sharp and more closely pressed against the twig. Those of the yellow cypress 

 have sharp, spreading points which make the sprays harsh and prickly to the touch. 



The cones are about J^ in. long with six fruiting scales. 



Western cedar is one of the most important lumber trees in British Columbia. 

 More shingles are made from its wood than from that of any other tree in Canada. 



Western cedar poles predominate in the greater length classes. The wood probably 

 equals that of eastern cedar for durability, but it is much softer and weaker and is 

 not used to such an extent as the eastern species for railway ties. Lumber can be 

 obtained in large dimensions free from knots and defects and is used for sash, 

 doors, building material, boxes, and boat-building. 



CHAMAECYPARIS (THE WESTERN CYPRESSES) 



Six species of Chamaecyparis are known, three in eastern Asia and three on 

 this continent. Only one species, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, occurs in Canada. 



This small group of trees somewhat resembles in appearance the Thujae, to 

 which belong our eastern cedar or Arbor vitae and our western red cedar. They 



