Monterey cypress

How to Grow and Care for Monterey cypress

Monterey cypress · Cupressus macrocarpa
Also known as: macrocarpa

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions. Can be used for hedging but will require regular pruning

Watering: Moderate regular watering, light surface drying permitted before rewateringSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Monterey cypress

Monterey cypress
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, light surface drying permitted before rewatering
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLarge cypress conifer feed applied once yearly early spring season
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Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions. Can be used for hedging but will require regular pruning

How to Water Monterey cypress?

Moderate regular watering, light surface drying permitted before rewatering

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Monterey cypress?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Monterey cypress?

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What Soil Is Best for Monterey cypress?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Monterey cypress?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Monterey cypress?

Large cypress conifer feed applied once yearly early spring season

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How to Prune Monterey cypress?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Monterey cypress?

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Monterey cypress?

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How to Care for Monterey cypress in Winter?

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How to Plant Monterey cypress?

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions. Can be used for hedging but will require regular pruning

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How to Repot Monterey cypress?

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How to Harvest Monterey cypress?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to various diseases including honey fungus and coryneum canker see Conifers: brown patches

Pests

May be susceptible to cypress aphid

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The Toxicity of Monterey cypress

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Attributes of Monterey cypress

Plant typeConifers · Trees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginUSA (California)

Scientific Classification

Species
Cupressus macrocarpa
Genus
Cupressus
Family
Cupressaceae
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