Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

Botanical name: Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
Family: Cuperessaceae ~ cypress
Common name: Monterey Cypress
Lab number: 1
Sunset page: 274
EBMUD page:112

Plant info

Etymology:
Related species/genera:
Origin & Habitat: Pacific Coast at Carmel, in two groves, at Cypress Point and Point Lobos

Appearance and attributes

Size and growth rate

H: 25M
W:
Average

Plant type

Evergreen tree

Plant form

Picturesque, semi-open

Texture

Medium

Noteworthy characteristics

Trunk, form/silhouette

Leaf

Leaves without gland or sometimes with inconspicuous, shallow, pitlike, abaxial gland that does not produce drop of resin, not glaucous.

Fruit

Pollen cones 4-6 × 2.5-3 mm; pollen sacs 6-10. Seed cones oblong, 2.5-4 cm, grayish brown

Cultural Issues and Care

Exposure

Coastal full sun

Water

Moderate

Soil preferences

Prefers moist

Fertilizer

None

Cultural tolerances

Seacoast, wind

Cultural challenges

--

Propogation

Seeds

Pest & diseases

--

Pruning

None required

Sunset zones

Hardiness

Landscape uses

Landscape uses

Seacoast, specimen

Companion plants

Effect

Reference pages

Sunset:
EBMUD:
ACSC:
CNP:
DNG:
FSC:
HMP:
MC:
PCRR:

Cultivars