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Monterey Cypress is often cultivated in gardens as a hedging plant, especially in North America, but makes a magnificent specimen tree too. It can tolerate poor soils and hot and dry conditions, being endemic to California. The last remaining trees there are puportedly over 2000 years old. the flattened bract-like leaves are citrus scented when crushed.
Cupressus macrocarpa
Common name: Monterey Cypress.
Native: California
Provenance: USA
Size and spread (10 years): 3m to 4 m.
Treatment required: Pre chill required.
Seeds / kg: 165,000 10% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Prefers well drained soils, tolerates sandy soils.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 30m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cupressus |
| Size | Seed pack (approx 800 seeds) |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | tree |
| Evergreen | evergreen |
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