Monterey Cypress

An artistic, horizontally branched tree with soft, textured, dark green needles. A favorite photographic subject on sea cliffs. Widely planted as an ornamental, hedge or windbreak. Drought tolerant and adaptable to various soils.

Companion Plants

Bald Cypress

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Yaupon Holly

Plant Details

Common name

Monterey Cypress
Botanical name

Cupressus macrocarpa
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light

Sun
Height

50-100' (16-31 m)
Habit

Columnar
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Every other day
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Provide enough water in fall, before freeze

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