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Beginner
skill rating |
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12m
max. spread |
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30m
max. height |
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10-20 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Cupressus macrocarpa
Other names: Monterey cypress, Macrocarpa
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Genus: Cupressus
Species: C. macrocarpa - C. macrocarpa is a vigorous, evergreen, coniferous tree with a narrowly conical habit.
Cupressus macrocarpa is: Evergreen
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Green-brown in All seasons
Tree shape: Broadly columnar, Tall, Upright
Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey cypress) will reach a height of 30m and a spread of 12m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution
Cultivation: Plant in any moist, but well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites, but protect from strong winds.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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