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Monterey cypress

How to identify Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)

Monterey cypress

Monterey cypress is a majestic evergreen tree that reaches heights of 40+ feet (12+ meters). In its youth, it exhibits a pyramidal shape, but over time, coastal winds dramatically sculpt its silhouette into a distinctive, picturesque form. Monterey cypress bears a rugged bark and dense foliage. The tree's branches and needles are often arranged in a manner that reflects its adaptation to persistent coastal winds, giving it a unique and easily identifiable appearance.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Tree

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

Quickly Identify Monterey cypress

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Majestic evergreen tree, reaching 40+ feet (12+ meters) in height.

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Distinctive pyramidal shape in youth, sculpted by coastal winds into unique silhouette.

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Rugged bark and dense foliage, adapted to coastal winds.

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Branches and needles arranged in a manner reflecting adaptation to winds.

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Detailed Traits of Monterey cypress

Leaf Features

Leaf Shape

Scalelike

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Leaf Type

Simple

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Apex

Acute

Leaf Margin

Entire

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Flower Features

Corolla Type

Apetalous

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Fruit Features

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Fruit Type

Cone

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Key Facts About Monterey cypress

Attributes of Monterey cypress
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
40 m
Spread
6 m to 24 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 mm to 3 mm
Flower Color
Yellow
Fruit Color
Brown
Stem Color
Green
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Monterey cypress

Family
Cypress
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Species
Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)
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Distribution Map of Monterey cypress

Monterey cypress is native to California and has been naturalized across parts of Europe and South America, and Australia. It needs cool summers and mild winters to thrive and prefers the sea spray and fog of its native coastal areas.
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Cultivated
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Potentially invasive
Exotic
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