Cupressus sempervirens is a tall, long living evergreen, straight trunked, conical shaped conifer averaging approximately 100 ft in height, with slender dark green foliage. It bears small flowers and round brown-grey cones or seed nuts. The trees are harvested from 5 years onwards and continuing annually. Growing within the area of France and Spain, they also grow wild amongst the entire Mediterranean region, from England, across to the Balkan countries and including Northern Africa. The wood is highly prized for its hardness and durability. Once the leaves and terminal branches are collected, they are steam distilled to produce the essential oil. The color of Cypress Essential Oil is pale-yellow to almost colorless. It has a smokey, woody, sweet balsamic scent. The Aromatherapy Place offers a variety of AUROMA Cypress Essential Oils to suit your preference. Over time, treat yourself to a special sensual experience by trying and comparing the qualities of each. There are slight variations in odor, color, and the levels of constituents within each oil. However, the oils are similar and can be used in place of one another.