Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Country Or Region Of Origin
U.S.A., California
Plant Profile: Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
Names
Monterey Cypress
Phonetic Spelling:hes-per-oh-SY-pair-iss ma-kro-KAR-pa
Genus:Hesperocyparis
Species:macrocarpa
Family:Cupressaceae
The Monterey Cypress is a resilient evergreen tree known for its needle-like foliage and pleasant aroma. However, it is vulnerable to various pests and diseases, including borers, Armillaria, Phytophthora, root rot, and coryneum canker. Additionally, the fallen cones can create a cluttered appearance.
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Feature Summary
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Image Gallery
Tags
#evergreen
#drought tolerant
#wildlife plant
#fragrant leaves
#salt tolerant
#windbreak
#needled evergreen
#coastal plants
#long lifespan
#nesting sites
#evergreen tree
#food source fall
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Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Feature Summary
Attributes
U.S.A., California
Small mammals enjoy seeds from cones in the fall, birds nest in the tree.
Woody
Fruit
No fruits, brown cones.
Flowers
No flowers
Bark
Dark gray or red brown, furrowed or scaly
Dark Gray
Dark Brown
Red/Burgundy
Scaly
Furrowed
Whole Plant Traits
Tree
Needled Evergreen
Erect
Conical
Spreading
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
24-60 feet
Coastal
Piedmont
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Leaves
Needled Evergreen
Green
Needles
Fragrant
Stem
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Hedge
Drought
Salt
Coastal
Songbirds
Small Mammals
Messy
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Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Attributes
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Wildlife Value
Small mammals enjoy seeds from cones in the fall, birds nest in the tree.
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Fruit
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Fruit Description
No fruits, brown cones.
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Flowers
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Flower Description
No flowers
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Bark
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Bark Description
Dark gray or red brown, furrowed or scaly
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Bark Color
Dark Brown
Dark Gray
Red/Burgundy
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Surface/Attachment
Bumpy
Exfoliating
Fissured
Furrowed
Lenticels
Papery
Patchy
Peeling
Ridges
Scaly
Shaggy
Shiny
Shredding
Smooth
Spongy
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Whole Plant Traits
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Cultural Conditions
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Available Space To Plant
12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Leaves
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Leaf Color
Green
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Stem
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa Landscape
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
