Leaves: Scale like leaves arranged in 4 ranks closely pressed and overlapping about 1/16�Elong. On young stems often awl-shaped, opposite in pairs, light green and sharp pointed.

LOCATION

Princeton United Methodist Church
Nominated by: Jimmy Mock
Accessible - S. Lumpkin St. near US 441. W. side of Lumpkin back of cemetery
Coordinates: State Plane GA W NAD 83 (Feet)
E �E2,532,262 N �E1,427,021


Notes: Well adapted to the Athens area and very versatile in the landscape. An excellent specimen, grouping and screening species often used as windbreaks and shelterbelts.

Bark: Thin, fibrous, light reddish brown Separating into long narrow fringed scales or strips.