Cupressus macrocarpa
MONTEREY CYPRESS
Cupressaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk for a tree. Lightly prune for a hedge.

 
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Cupressus macrocarpa
MONTEREY CYPRESS
Cupressaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 7-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
30m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: aromatic


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits formal designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, large planter, spillover, topiary, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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