Botanical Name: Glyptostrobus pencilis
Common Name: Chinese Swamp Cypress
This native of South East China is a rare species in cultivation in the British Isles.This example was identified in 2004 as another potential 'Champion Tree' set to outgrow a larger example in Ireland.
While facing conservation challenges, Glyptostrobus pensilis remains significant for its ecological role and historical uses in traditional medicine and craftsmanship.
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