Monterey cypress
Also known as: macrocarpa
A large evergreen tree to 30m, columnar when young, becoming wide-spreading and irregular with age, the dark green foliage in erect sprays, with globose cones 2-3cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)
- Genus
- Cupressus
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Monterey cypress
Distribution map
USA (California)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Monterey cypress
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Monterey cypress care guide
- Moderate regular watering, light surface drying permitted before rewatering
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, light surface drying permitted before rewatering
Fertilizing
FertilizingLarge cypress conifer feed applied once yearly early spring season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and 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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