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Cupressus goveniana

Also Known As

Gowen Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-150'
W: 25'-60'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Cupressus goveniana plant details

Cupressus goveniana is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus goveniana

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 25 FT - 60 FT - wide, 30 FT - 150 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus goveniana

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Endemic to the Monterey Peninsula along with its sister Cupressus macrocarpa (the Monterey cypress), this tree is generally smaller, usually reaching 25', however it can be variable in nature (sometimes only 3' and occasionally 150'), this species is much rarer in the wild where its populations are scattered and sadly endangered, this tree boasts a softer, bright-yellow-green look, as compared to Monterey's lovely blue-green, they are beautiful planted together. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A narrow endemic growing to 30' in the wild and over 80' in culture. Young plants grow rapidly with a narrow, pyramidal habit. Gray-brown, flaking bark and lime green foliage smelling strongly of citrus. Hardy to 10F. Monterey, California.

By: Native Sons

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Photo of Cupressus goveniana foliage by Forestfarm

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Gardening facts about Cupressus goveniana plant

How to Grow Cupressus goveniana

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

family: Cupressaceae

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

aka Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent', Dwarf Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

sun - mostly sun
regular - drought tolerant

Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' foliage by Evan Bean

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress