Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Cupressus

Species:

Cupressus atlantica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cupressus atlantica is adapted to fire-prone Mediterranean ecosystems; serotinous cones may release seeds after fire.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow in well-drained seed compost.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash