Cypress boards, but beautiful, rarely a second thought. This is because few people are familiar with diverse and interesting history of the wood from of ancient times. Furthermore, because the tree is not indigenous to the United States, much less is known about how it stacks up popular American species, like teak, cedar and oak. The following facts versus fiction launch will help the potential buyer make an informed decision before settling on anything else at the expense of cypress furniture.

Myth: The cypresses are found only in Cyprus

Truth: Yes and no. The species is actually native the island of Cyprus, but also common to other regions in the Near East and Mediterranean. As a matter of fact, the cypress, Cupressus Sempervirens Latin name, was the tree of choice for real Persian gardens of thousands of years ago. Since then, the popularity of wood has spanned the globe due to its attractiveness and nature lasting grain. In colonial times, the cypress is often used to build homes, and today is often seen on furniture, bridges, terraces and more.

Myth: The world's oldest tree is a cypress planted in the birth of Christ

Truth: This is also a half truth. The species of cypress, a conifer Cupresseaceae family, is credited with the oldest specimen in existence. Can be found at Soma, Lombardy, a region of Italy. Without But researchers have found that the tree is in fact greater than believed, having been around for some 40 years before the birth of Christ. In an impressive 120 feet high, is also the highest known cypress. Another famous cypress, this time in Monza, Italy, measures 90 feet and reportedly 150 years old. Most trees, however, rarely grow beyond 50 to 60 feet high, unlike other hardwoods impressive. A cone-shaped branching structure of stem short and give the tree its unique shape and unmistakable.

Myth: Cypress is a soft wood, and therefore not good for building

Truth: The truth is actually a cypress wood is soft, but because of their properties, often grouped with and grown up with hardwoods. The cypress wood is hard and durable, due to their development in a climate variation. The straight, close grain of the wood makes it strong, while natural resistance to fungi, insects and damage climate. In addition, tables are lined with cypress cypressine, a natural oil produced to protect the wood and helps against cracking, distortion and division. For the construction, timber is ideal because it is light and some knots.

Myth: The cypress wood is not as handsome as cedar or other woods colorful

Truth: Absolutely not! Cypress boards can take a lighter color, but the most common shade is a beautiful reddish brown. Over time, this color, like any other wood untreated, an elegant fade to silver gray as a result of sun exposure. In addition, many other woods can not claim the exuberant pungent aroma of the resin of fir.

Myth: Cypress brings bad luck

Truth: This is also false. Cypress has received a bad reputation due to their participation in mythology. In Greek legend, which are associated with the underworld, pain and mourning. He also played a prominent role in ancient funeral rites Romans. In modern times, cypress, can still be found in many Western and Muslim cemeteries. However, these negative connotations should not deter the buyer. Chrysanthemum Take as an example. Considered by the U.S. to be a beautiful flower, which makes a great gift of flowers in Japan, the chrysanthemum is given only in the funerals and called the flower of death. Rest assured, cypress boards can do wonders to brighten a dull room or patio setting. Although not as famous as forests of America, cypress furniture are some of the most unique and valuable on the market.

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