In addition, there are more than 7,000 species of woody plants, including 2,800-odd tree species. The metasequoia, Chinese cypress, Cathay silver fir, China fir, golden larch, Taiwan fir ...

Ancient Chinese, Hebrews, and Egyptians viewed evergreens ... medieval Germans are credited with starting the Xmas tree tradition. They brought fir trees inside on December 24.

Other notable species in this area are Alaska cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis), a China fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata), and a longleaf pine (Pinus palustris). Mature specimens of longleaf pine can ...