Monterey Cypress
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Hesperocyparis
- Species:
- Hesperocyparis macrocarpa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- Brown
Native Range
United States: California, Puerto Rico
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Argyresthia franciscella, Argyresthia trifasciae, Argyrotaenia cupressae, Coleotechnites stanfordia, Cydia cupressana, Cypress tip moth (Argyresthia cupressella), Epinotia cupressi, Epinotia hopkinsana, Epinotia subviridis, Henricus macrocarpana, Herculia phoezalis, orange tortrix moth (Argyrotaenia franciscana)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions with poor soil fertility
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o