Hesperocyparis macrocarpa - Monterey Cypress (Plant)

A picturesque tree in windswept coastal regions. Best at low elevations or near the coast. Rich, bright green leaves. Good as screen or specimen. Rare in the wild. Plant Characteristics Family Name Cupressaceae Species Name Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Common Name Monterey Cypress Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Moderate Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months None Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 40ft. x 25ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered 1B.2 (rare/endangered) Growth Habit Open, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution North Coast, Central Coast, South Coast (native to Monterey Peninsula, Point Lobos) Natural Habitat Closed-cone-pine/cypress forest; below 160'