Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Cupressus |
| Species | macrocarpa |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to North America i.e. Coast of California, United States of America |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7- 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15- 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5-24 |
| Height | 12- 21 m |
| Spread | 9-12 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagation by seed and division. |
| Cultivation | Sandy, peaty soil. |
| Pests | Aphids |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Thrives near the sea, espeically on the West Coast of the United States. High wind tolerance and become more attractive under these conditions. |
| Leaf Description | Scale shape with little to no venation. Less than 5 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | Flowers in the spring. Not overly showy, but the small flowers are yellow in bloom. |
| Fruit Description | Round, brown, and no larger than 3 cm in length. Does not attract wildlife and does not cause significant litter problem. |
Photographs
Cupressus macrocarpa, Form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
