Chamaecyparis
Cupressaceae
Common names cypress or false cypress (to distinguish it from related cypresses), is a genus of conifers in the cypress family Cupressaceae, native to eastern Asia (Japan and Taiwan) and to the western and eastern margins of the United States. The name is derived from the Greek khamai (χαμαί), meaning “on the earth”, and kuparissos (κυπάρισσος) for “cypress”.
Diseases Affecting Chamaecyparis
Juniper Scale
The juniper scale, native to Europe, is now distributed throughout the United States. This armored scale insect occasionally becomes a…
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Insects Affecting Chamaecyparis
Japanese Cedar Longhorn Beetle
The Japanese cedar longhorned beetle is an exotic insect that bores into trees of the cypress family.
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Juniper Scale
The juniper scale, native to Europe, is now distributed throughout the United States. This armored scale insect occasionally becomes a…
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Spruce Spider Mite
The Spruce Spider Mite is considered one of the most destructive spider mites in the United States.
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Bagworms
Bagworm is a caterpillar that molts into a moth in the adult stage. They are easiest to identify by the bags they construct as they feed. Damage includes needle discoloration and injury.
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