| General Description | A species in the North American Cypress family with light green, scale-like foliage. |
| Shape | Large, pyramidal conifer. |
| Landscape | Grows in rocky climates. |
| Propagation | Grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in rock gardens and requires lots of sun. |
| Pests | Acacia dealbata and Genista monspessulana impact the growth of the Santa Cruz Cypress by blocking sunlight and taking away soil space for germination. Natural fires are also a major threat to the Cypress. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Thin, fibrous bark with vertical stripes. |
| Leaf Description | Dense branching with light green leaves (15mm in length) and leaves are present all year round. |
| Fruit Description | Pollen cones (4mm long). Female seed cones produce annually and are 20-30mm in diameter and remain on the tree until the supporting branches die off. |
| Colour Description | Foliage is light green. |