Mazhar Botanic Garden

Cupressus macrocarpa (Hartw.)

Monterey Cypress

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000549
English name: Monterey Cypress
Arabic name: سرو ليموني
Native: California
Country: United States
(PGR): Common

Coniferous evergreen tree 10 m high in Egypt, native 40 m in perfect growing conditions leaves grows in dense sprays which are bright green in color and release a deep lemony aroma when crushed cone globose to oblong 20-40 mm long

Ornamental plant. Agroforestry, erosion control or dune stabilization. Winbreak.

New name Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Hartw) Bartel

 

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Temperate
Lights: Full sun Partial shade
Propagation: Cuttings
Flowering time: Winter
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 5.5-7.5

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