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Cupressus macrocarpa
Monterey Cypress
Origin: Native to North America i.e. Coast of California, United States of America
| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Cupressus |
| Species |
| macrocarpa |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7- 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6-H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15- 1 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5-24 |
| Height |
| 12- 21 m |
| Spread |
| 9-12 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Sandy, peaty soil. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Aphids |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation by seed and division. |
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