Cupressus macrocarpa |
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Monterey Cypress |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
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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
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Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.