Tuscan cedars

by Hugh Smith

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24.000 x 16.000 x 0.100 inches

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Tuscan cedars

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Hugh Smith

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This dirt road lined with the ubiquitous Tuscan cedars was in the area of Sienna.
One aspect that Tuscany is well known for is it�s cypress trees. These tall pin-point trees often line down the rural roads of the countrysides. Originally these trees came from Persia and Syria. What is most impressive about these cypress trees in Tuscany is that they can live up to 2,000 years or longer.

Historically, the Etruscans decided to plant these cypress trees around their sacred Necropolis (burial grounds). The Etruscans believed that the supernatural powers and strong, fragrant essential oils could ward off the demons and even the smell of death itself thus More Cypress Trees in a group ensuring a safe passage into the afterlife. The proper latin name Cupressus Sempervirens is sometimes known as the Mediterranean Cypress or the Tuscan Cypress. It is a beautiful evergreen upright conifer and was also grown to be used as a windbreaker.

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September 21st, 2012

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