lawson
n. countablen. a type of large evergreen tree that looks like a cypress and is often used for garden hedges. It has flat, feathery leaves and a pleasant smell when crushed.
n. a species of coniferous tree in the cypress family, native to the western United States but widely cultivated as an ornamental. Often used in landscaping for privacy screens due to its dense, columnar growth habit.
The gardener planted a row of Lawson cypress trees.
The property line is marked by a tall Lawson hedge that provides excellent privacy from the street.
While the Lawson cypress is prized for its aesthetic versatility in European gardens, its native populations in Oregon face significant threats from root rot pathogens.
Usually appears as part of the compound noun 'Lawson cypress' or 'Lawson's cypress'.