Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)
Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)
The Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa), is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree that is known for its irregular silhouette and flat top. The Monterey Cypress naturally grows on the central coast of California in the United States. The foliage of the Monterey Cypress grows in dense sprays that are bright green and exude a deep lemon-like aroma when crushed. Its soft green leaves resemble scales and are created from rounded shoots. The Monterey Cypress produces cones and is non-flowering. As the tree matures it becomes broad and spreads with age. The Monterey Cypress is vulnerable to extinction.
Monterey Cypresses have a typical overall height between 40’-70’ (12.2-21.3 m) and spread diameter of 20’-80’ (6.1-24.4 m). Exceptional mature Monterey Cypress trees may grow to heights of 157’ (48 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Monterey Cypress has a diameter of 3.3’-8.2’ (1-2.5 m) with scale-like leaf lengths between .08”-.2” (2-5 mm).
The Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa), is a medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree that is known for its irregular silhouette and flat top. The Monterey Cypress naturally grows on the central coast of California in the United States. The foliage of the Monterey Cypress grows in dense sprays that are bright green and exude a deep lemon-like aroma when crushed. Its soft green leaves resemble scales and are created from rounded shoots. The Monterey Cypress produces cones and is non-flowering. As the tree matures it becomes broad and spreads with age. The Monterey Cypress is vulnerable to extinction.
Monterey Cypresses have a typical overall height between 40’-70’ (12.2-21.3 m) and spread diameter of 20’-80’ (6.1-24.4 m). Exceptional mature Monterey Cypress trees may grow to heights of 157’ (48 m) in the wild. The trunk of the Monterey Cypress has a diameter of 3.3’-8.2’ (1-2.5 m) with scale-like leaf lengths between .08”-.2” (2-5 mm).
