Monterey Cypress, Cupressus lambertiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
Picturesque, Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) is a fast-growing, large evergreen conifer of narrow and pyramidal habit in youth, becoming wide-spreading and irregular with age. Its foliage is rich dark green through the seasons and is not resinous. The ravishing bark is pale reddish-brown with shallow ridges, splitting into grayish, scaly plates. The globose, shining greenish-brown cones, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), are usually solitary, on a short, thick stalk. Native to the Central Coast of California, Monterey Cypress has a high wind tolerance, becoming increasingly more attractive under heavy wind conditions. It is extensively planted in the coastal districts of southern Australia as a barrier against the ‘Roaring Forties’ winds.
Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 17 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
Genus | Cupressus |
Common names | Monterey Cypress |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
40' - 70' (12.2m - 21.3m) |
Spread |
20' - 80' (6.1m - 24.4m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, California |
Tolerance | Salt |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
7 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 17 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
Genus | Cupressus |
Common names | Monterey Cypress |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
40' - 70' (12.2m - 21.3m) |
Spread |
20' - 80' (6.1m - 24.4m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, California |
Tolerance | Salt |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Coastal Garden |
How many Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) do I need for my garden?
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