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Cupressus macrocarpa
Monterey Cypress
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Uses: Tall, dense cypress from North America. Good as a large hedge or windbreak particularly in rural and regional areas
Can tolerate a coastal exposure. Will not grow in shade.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-round Round
  • Height 18-20m
  • Spread 5-6m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Cupressaceae
  • Botanical Name Cupressus macrocarpa
  • Common Name Monterey Cypress
  • Origin North America
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Coast
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Insignificant
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Cones
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)