Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Leaves opposite or whorled


Scale-like leaves are arranged opposite,
and are relatively broad, the sides overlapping
at various angles, and tapering to a point

OR

Scale-like leaves are arranged in whorls of 3,
and are long and narrow, the sides mostly parallel,
with a small pointed tip at the end -
White cypress-pine (Callitris columellaris)

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Scales opposite, relatively broad, sides overlapping, tapering to a point (close-up image) Scales whorled, long and narrow, sides parallel, with a small pointed tip (close-up image)

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