Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Monterey cypress or macrocarpa.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Monterey cypress, macrocarpa
Scientific name: Cupressus macrocarpa
Plant type: Conifers, Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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Cultivation profiles – Growing Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) – Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
