Monterey Cypress | Premium Seeds | Cupressus macrocarpa | Plants'®

Monterey Cypress | Premium Seeds | Cupressus macrocarpa | LOT 2024703024 | Plants'®

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PACKAGE CONTENT

EXTERNAL PACKAGE | Collectable labels of the purchased species specially designed by our team.
SEED BAG | Contains the amount of seeds purchased.
PLANTS'® GROWTH MANUAL | Original manual developed by our researchers included especifically for each species.
 

ABOUT THE SPECIES | Monterey Cypress

🌲 Transform Your Garden with the Majestic Monterey Cypress! 🌲

Imagine your garden adorned with the stunning Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa), also known as California Cypress, Beach Cypress, or Coastal Cypress. This magnificent species from the Cupressaceae family is your gateway to a lush, evergreen paradise.

🌿 Why Choose Monterey Cypress?

1. Year-Round Beauty:

Spring: Enjoy the bright light-green foliage that brings a fresh, vibrant look to your garden.

Summer/Fall/Winter: The leaves turn a deep, dark-green, maintaining their evergreen charm throughout the year.

2. Growth Rate:

With a moderate growth rate of 1.3 to 2 feet per year, the Monterey Cypress can reach heights of 65 to 98 feet, creating a majestic canopy that provides shade and beauty.

3. Versatile and Hardy:

Thriving in tropical, subtropical, Mediterranean, and temperate climates (USDA zones 13b - 8a), this species is perfect for many states. Check the data sheet below to see all states. 
Its drought and salt tolerance make it ideal for coastal and inland landscapes.

4. Unique Appearance:

The conical, pyramidal shape with horizontal branches adds a distinctive character to your garden. The reddish-brown bark, which turns gray with age, provides an interesting texture and visual appeal.

5. Practical Uses:

The wood of the Monterey Cypress is highly valued for its specific gravity, hardness, and durability. It is used for utility lumber, fence posts, musical instruments, furniture, boatbuilding, and turned objects. Its distinct, fragrant scent adds an extra layer of charm.

🌞 Cultivation Tips

Sunlight: Plant in full sun to ensure optimal growth and health.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot.

Watering: Moderate watering is essential; avoid overwatering to maintain healthy roots.

🌼 Traditional Uses

The Monterey Cypress is not only an ornamental gem but also a practical addition to your garden. 

Its wood and foliage have been used for various purposes, adding value beyond its aesthetic appeal.

🌟 Transform Your Garden Today!

Bring the majestic allure of the Monterey Cypress to your garden and enjoy a landscape that is both beautiful and resilient. 

Order your seeds now and embark on a journey of natural splendor!

Ready to plant the seeds of majesty? 🌱 Shop your Monterey Cypress seeds now!

LOT INFORMATION
Germination: 50%       Germination Test: Cut (Full Seed)  
Purity: 99%                  Seeds/lb: 40,491
Origin: NY                   Crop Year: 2022  

SPECIES DATA SHEET

- Common Names: Monterey Cypress, California Cypress, Beach Cypress, Coastal Cypress.
- Species: Cupressus macrocarpa (Sin. Hesperocyparis macrocarpa).
- Genus: Hesperocyparis.
- Family: Cupressaceae. 
- Order: Cupressales.
- Class: Pinopsida.
- Division: Pinophyta.
- Clade: Tracheophytes, Gymnospermae.
- Conservation Status: VU|G1 (IUCN 3.1|NatureServe).
- Natural Range & Distribution: Central Coast of California U.S.A.
- Preferred Climate: Tropical and Subtropical (Af, Am, Aw, BSh, BSk, Mediterranean & Temperate (Cfa, Cfb, Csa, Csb, Csc, Cwa).
- Hardiness Zones: 13b - 8a (USDA)
- Best Grown (US States): FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, TN, AL, AR, MS, LA, OK, TX, NM, AZ, UT, NV, CA, OR, WA, HI, Puerto Rico.
- Max Height: 65-98 feet (20-40m).
- Trunk Diameter (DBH): 2-3 feet (0.6-1 m).
- Max Canopy Spread: ft to XXft (10m to 25m).
- Canopy Shape: Conical, Piramidal, Horizontal Branches.
- Leaf Behavior: Evergreen.
- Spring Leaf Color: Bright light-green.
- Summer/Fall/Winter Leaf Color: Bright Deep Dark-Green.
- Growth Rate: Moderate (1.3 to 2 feet/year | 40-60cm/year).
- Blooming Description: The seed cones are globose to oblong, 20–40 mm long, with 6–14 scales, maturing about 20–24 months after pollination. The pollen cones are 3–5 mm long, and release their pollen in late winter or early spring.
- Blossom Color: Green/Brown.
- Fruit Description: Seeds produced in the cones.
- Seed Description: Brown, rustic uneven shapes.
- Bark Color: Reddish-brown becoming gray with age.
- Wood: Specific gravity of 0.42 (basic) and 0.51 (12% MC), with a Janka hardness of 620 lbf. It features a modulus of rupture of 11,770 lbf/in², an elastic modulus of 1,133,000 lbf/in², and a crushing strength of 5,710 lbf/in². Moderate shrinkage and is moderately durable with mixed insect resistance. Its heartwood is pale yellowish or reddish brown, with a paler sapwood, and it has a straight grain with occasional knots. Easy to work with, it glues, stains, and finishes well but is difficult to steam bend. Has a distinct, fragrant scent and can cause skin irritation. It is rarely sold, expensive, and listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Common uses include utility lumber, fence posts, musical instruments, furniture, boatbuilding, and turned objects.
- Cultivation: Full Sun, Drought Tolerant, Salt tolerant.
- Traditional Uses: Ornamental. Utility lumber, fence posts, musical instruments (flamenco guitars), furniture, boatbuilding, and turned objects.
- Alergenic Potential: Rare. By contact with the resin or inhaling the polen.
- Toxicity: The foliage is slightly toxic to livestock and can cause miscarriages in cattle.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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INFORMATION SOURCES

1. Wikimedia Foundation.
2. Thermo Fisher Scientific
3. USDA | U.S. Department of Agriculture.
4. Seed Lot Germination Test carried out by our suppliers.

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