Cupressus macrocarpa

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Monterey Cypress

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve George/Sortomme

Description

Standing 40' tall, bright green foliage highlights this tree. Ideal for planting on golf courses or near the coast, the Monterey Cypress spreads with age to shed its narrow and pyramidal structure of youth. It grows best in coastal habitats, where it is not exposed to extreme heat or humidity.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Seascape

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.