Cupressus macrocarpa

Monterey Cypress

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Hedge, screen, specimen
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Columnar, pyramidal
Attributes and features Native to North America