Cypress Tree Facts, Types, Identification, Diseases, Pictures

California Redwood

Sahana Kanjilal — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:56:03 +0000

The California redwood is known for its longevity and height. Just like its name, the tree is although not exclusive to the place, but mostly found in that region.

California Redwood

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Sequoia
Species	Sequoia sempervirens

Coast Redwood Tree

Coast Redwood

Quick Information

Other Names	Coastal redwood, coast redwood
Tree Type	Evergreen
Identification	Height: Around 379 ft (115 m) Leaves: Old trees have leaves sizing 0.19-0.39 in (5-10 mm) while young trees have flat and long leaves measuring 0.59–0.98 in (15-25 mm) Trunk Diameter: 30 ft (9.1 m) Cones: 0.07-0.19 in (2-5 mm) Bark: Fibrous and soft, colored red or brownish red, sizing around 1 ft(0.30 m) Branches: Drooping Crown: Pyramid-shaped crown with moderate density
Distribution	California, Oregon, and other parts in the pacific coast of North America
Habitat	98–2,460 ft off sea level, mountains, and valleys
Hardiness Zone	7-9
Growth Rate	Fast
Lifespan	500-700 years
Growing Conditions	Soil: Moist, alkaline to acidic soil Sun: Full sunlight to partial shade Water: The tree needs regular irrigation
Drought Tolerance	Moderate
Diseases & Pests	Nothing has been of much concern
Reproductive System	Monoecious
Propagation	Vegetative
Wildlife Value	Flying squirrels use the bark for nesting, the northern spotted owls and Pacific fishers use tree cavities for nesting. Bald eagles, Vaux’s swift, marbled murrelet, great blue heron, and winter wren, Pacific –slope flycatcher, brown creepers, and other small mammals find food in the redwood forests.
Uses	The lumber is decay-resistant, light, and beautiful, hence used for trestles, house beams, and railroad ties
IUCN Conservation Status	Endangered

Coastal Redwood

Redwood Coast

Interesting Facts

The world’s tallest living tree is a Californian Redwood, named Hyperion and the height is 380.1 ft.
This is one of the state trees of the American state, California.
This species is the only one belonging to the genus Sequoia.

References

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Dawn Redwood

Sudipto Chakrabarti — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:28:27 +0000

The dawn redwood tree was long thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1941 by Mr. T. Kan while performing a survey in the Hubei and Sichuan provinces of China. The discovery was confirmed in 1946 after the end of the Second World War. It is the sole species of its genre.

Dawn Redwood

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Metasequoia
Scientific Name	Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Quick Information

Tree type	Deciduous
Identification	Size: Up to 165 feet (50 meters) Trunk Diameter: 3.3 ft (1 m) Needles (Leaves): 1 in (25 mm), feather-like arrangement, bright green, flattened Bark: Reddish-brown Flowers: Males are a light yellowish-brown arranged in clusters, while females are yellow-green and solitary Cones: Globular to oval in shape, 0.59-0.98 in (15-25 mm) in diameter light brown
Distribution	Native to the county of Lichuan in the Chinese province of Hubei
Habitat	Damp areas in open forests
Hardiness Zones	4-8
Growth Rate	Fast
Lifespan	Over 100 years
Growing Conditions	Summer: Pollen cones grow only on trees in areas with hot summers Winter: Does not withstand cold too well Water: Thrives in stagnant water Light Requirement: Full sun Soil: Tolerates a variety of soil conditions, including moist, well-drained, loamy, sandy, clay, and acidic
Drought tolerant	Yes
Diseases & Pests	Diseases: Susceptible to canker infections caused by various fungal pathogens Pests: Spider mites and Japanese beetles
Reproduction System	Monoecious
Propagation	Cuttings and stratified seeds
Seedling Development	Germinates readily under direct sunlight
Cultivars	National Ogon Gold Rush Sheridan Spire Amberlow Northlight dwarf Miss Grace (Weeping) Hamlet’s broom
Wildlife Value	Provides shade to animals during the summer but not so much in the winter as foliage is lost; deer resistant
Uses	Ornamental; popular in bonsai
IUCN Conservation Status	Endangered

Dawn Redwood Bonsai

Dawn Redwood Pictures

Dawn Redwood Trees

Dawn Redwood Tree

Dawn redwood vs. Bald Cypress

The dawn redwood is a fast grower compared to the bald cypress’ slow rate of growth. The foliage of the dawn redwood is arranged oppositely, in that he leaves come out on exact opposite sides of the stem. In the bald cypress, they are seen to be in an alternate arrangement, meaning if there is a leaf-shoot on one side of the stem there will not be any on the opposite side, and instead will be a little above or below.

Dawn Redwood Seeds

Dawn Redwood Cones

Interesting Facts

The dawn redwood tree has been around since at least the time of the dinosaurs, and has been called a ‘living fossil.’
The name of its genus, ‘Metaequoia,’ means ‘like a sequoia.’
Arnold Arboretum was the man responsible for distributing dawn redwood seeds to various universities and arboreta around the world.

Dawn Redwood Seedlings

Dawn Redwood Tree Leaves

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Giant Sequoia

Sudipto Chakrabarti — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 05:24:05 +0000

Giant sequoia trees are the giants of the plant kingdom, growing to large dimensions, both in height and volume. They are also very long-lived. It is the only living member of its genera.

Giant Sequoia Bonsai

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Subfamily	Sequoioideae
Genus	Sequoiadendron
Scientific Name	Sequoiadendron giganteum

Giant Sequoia Trees

Giant Sequoia

Quick Information

Other Names	Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia, Big Tree, giant redwood, Sierran redwood
Identification	Size: 164-279 ft (50-85 m) on average Needles (Leaves): Spirally arranged on the shoots, awl-shaped, 0.12-0.24 in (3-6 mm) long Trunk Diameter: 20-26 ft (6-8 m) Cones: Woody and oval-shaped, 1½-2½ inches (3.8-6.35 cm) in length, brown Seeds: 0.16-0.20 inches (4-5 mm) in length and 0.039 inches (1 mm) in width, dark brown in color and with a yellowish-brown wing on each side
Tree Type	Evergreen
Distribution	Western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California; also cultivated in western and southern Europe, the North American Pacific Northwest up to Southwest British Columbia, Southern US, New Zealand, Southeast Australia and Southern-Central Chile
Habitat	Scattered groves in mixed evergreen forests
Varieties	Blue Powder blue Compact blue Pendulum or weeping Hazel smith
Hardiness Zones	6-8
Growth Rate	Fast
Lifespan	1,800-2,700 years
Growing Conditions	Summer Conditions: Summers must be dry with a humid climate Winter Conditions: Winters must be snowy Rainfall: 35-55 inches (90-140 cm) Soil: Alluvial and residual soils with a granitic base Light: Full to partial sun
Diseases & Pests	Root and heart rot disease, fungal infections caused by Heterobasidion annosum, Armillaria mellea, Poria incrassate and many others
Breeding System	Monoecious
Propagation	By seeds
Seedling Development	Germination occurs quickly if the conditions are favorable
Wildlife Value	Many birds and animals use this giant sequoia as shelter and a food source
Uses	Decay-resistant wood used for plywood, veneer, and lumber; useful as an ornamental tree and sometimes used as a Christmas tree; also used in bonsai
IUCN Conservations Status	Endangered

Giant Sequoia Leaves

Giant Sequoia Seeds

Pictures of Giant Sequoia

Giant Sequoias

Interesting Facts

The Giant Sequoia National Monument in California consists of all but one of the giant sequoia groves at the Sequoia National Park.
The Mariposa Grove of the Yosemite National Park is the largest giant sequoia grove in the park with many mature individuals.
The General Sherman Giant Sequoia tree is the largest giant sequoia by the diameter of its trunk which can be measured at 274.9 feet. It is also the world’s largest tree.

Giant Sequoia Tree

Giant Forest Sequoia

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Italian Cypress (Mediterranean Cypress)

Sudipto Chakrabarti — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:48:26 +0000

Italian cypress is a medium-sized conifer found across the Mediterranean region. It has also been grown in colder places like North America, New Zealand, and the British Isles.

Italian Cypress

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Cupressus
Scientific Name	Cupressus sempervirens

Italian Cypress Tree

Italian Cypress Trees

Italian Cypress Pictures

Italian Cypress Wall

Quick Information

Other Names	Mediterranean cypress, Tuscan cypress, pencil pine, graveyard cypress
Tree Type	Evergreen
Identification	Height: Up to 35 meters (115 feet) Needles (Leaves): Dark green and scaly with lengths of 2-5 millimeters, and grows on round shoots Trunk Diameter: 1.5 feet Cones: ½-1 inch oval shaped brown colored with a dry, hard exterior Seeds: Tiny, flattened, brown, lacking resin blisters
Distribution	Libya, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Albania, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Italy, Jordan, Cyprus, Iran
Habitat	Dry and hilly areas
Hardiness Zones	7B-11
Growth Rate	Medium
Lifespan	50-150 years; some have been reported to live for over 1,000 years
Growing Conditions	Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy or clay, pH irrelevant Light Requirements: Full sun Rainfall: Not mandatory; high drought tolerance Summer Conditions: Impervious to long drawn out summers Winter Conditions: Not too tolerant of cold temperatures, especially during the first year of life
Diseases & Pests	May suffer from cypress canker because of a fungus named Seiridium cardinal; bagworms and mites also cause problems sometimes
Breeding System	Monoecious
Propagation	Cutting and layering
Seedling Development	Seeds germinate slowly and may take up to a year from germination to planting.
Wildlife Value	Non-existent
Cultivars	Glauca (Blue) Contorta Green Pencil Gracilis Swane’s Golden Swane’s Variegated Nitschke’s Needle Dwarf or Tiny Tower
Uses	Widely used as an ornamental tree, fire-resistant wood used for construction, furniture making; Also used as an astringent, anti-dandruff, anti-aging, anti-seborrheic and as a fragrance
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern

Mediterranean Cypress

Mediterranean Cypress Tree

Interesting Facts

The scientific name sempervirens means evergreen in Latin.
There is a 4,000 year-old Mediterranean cypress tree in Iran.
This tree has been associated with mourning because of its use in cemeteries.

Cypress Mediterranean

Mediterranean Cypress Trees

Dwarf Italian Cypress

Italian Cypress Bonsai

References:

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Japanese Cedar

Sudipto Chakrabarti — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 07:03:03 +0000

The Japanese cedar or cryptomeria, meaning hidden parts, is a coniferous tree widespread within Japan. It is a handsome tree and only grows prettier with age, with the most striking feature being its pyramidal shape with dense branches, spreading in concentric circles. There are various dwarf cultivars that enhance the aesthetics of the tree even further, and they are used extensively in bonsai.

Japanese Cedar

Japanese Cedar Tree

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Subfamily	Taxodioideae
Genus	Cryptomeria
Scientific Name	Cryptomeria japonica

Yoshino Japanese Cedar

Black Dragon Japanese Cedar

Quick Information

Other Names	Japanese red cedar, sugi (Japanese), Japanese cryptomeria
Identification	Size: 230 feet (70 m) Trunk diameter: 13 ft (4 m) Leaves (Needles): Spirally arranged, 0.20-0.39 in (0.5-1 cm) Seeds (Cones): Globular, 0.40-0.79 in (1-2 cm) in diameter, 20-40 scales Bark: Red-brown, exfoliation occurs in vertical strips
Tree Type	Evergreen
Distribution/Range	Southern & central islands of Japan; also in China, and forestry plantations in the Azores Islands
Habitat	Hilly and mountainous forests at 3,280-8,202 feet (1,000-2,500 m)
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Growth Rate	Fast
Lifespan	Some Japanese specimens are believed to be over 650 years old, while some trees in China are almost 1,000
Growing Conditions	Winter Conditions: Not resistant to cold and dry winds Summer Conditions: Thrives in warm climate Rainfall: Not more than 47 in (1,200 mm) annually Water Requirement: Medium Soil: Rich, acidic, fertile, moist but well-drained Light Requirement: Full Sun, may withstand partial shade
Diseases & Pests	Leaf blight, Phytophthora root disease, Armillaria root rot; insects such as Japanese cedar longhorn beetle
Breeding System	Monoecious
Propagation	From seeds and cuttings
Seedling Development	Germination is relatively easy
Wildlife Value	Used as food by moth larvae of the Endoclita genus
Cultivars	Cryptomeria japonica ‘Cristata’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans Aurea’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Kilmacurragh’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Elegans Nana’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Spiralis’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Sekkan-sugi’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Kitayama’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Radicans’ Cryptomeria japonica ‘Little Diamond’
Uses	As an ornamental tree, fragrant foliage used to add incense to households, timber and wood insect and weather resistant, and used for making chests, bath tubs, staves, furniture and buildings.
IUCN Conservation Status	Near Threatened

Japanese Red Cedar

Dwarf Japanese Cedar

Interesting Facts

The Japanese cedar was one of the primary causes behind the allergic hay fever outbreak in Japan, besides the Japanese cypress.
The Japanese cedar is a misnomer as, in fact, it belongs to the cypress family.
It is recognized as Japan’s national tree.

Sugi Tree

Japanese Cedar Pictures

Japanese Cedar Bonsai

Cryptomeria Japonica

References

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Northern White Cedar

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 06:24:53 +0000

Northern white cedar also called swamp cedar is an evergreen species of conifers found in eastern Canada and many places in the United States. Since its barks, twigs, and sap are believed to have medicinal properties, it is named “arborvitae” in Latin, meaning “tree of life.” Although northern white cedar is closely related to western red cedar, the two species differ in their geographic range, minutely pointed scales of seed cones, and leaf color.

Northern White Cedar

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Thuja
Scientific Name	Thuja occidentalis

American Arborvitae

Eastern Arborvitae

Quick Information

Other Names	White cedar, Eastern white cedar, Eastern arborvitae, American arborvitae, Thuier cèdre, Cèdre blanc
Size	Small to medium-sized; average height is 49 ft (15 m), trunk diameter is 2ft 11 in (0.9 m); rare specimens have a height of 125 ft (38 m) and diameter of 5ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Identification	Leaves (Needles): Bright green above, pale green below, 2 mm long, scale-like, abruptly pointed, occurs in alternating pairs, release a spicy scent when crushedCones: Brown, ellipsoid, 9-14 mm long, 8 seeds with lateral wings occur per cone Bark: Red-brown to gray, fibrous; with flat, connected ridges
Shape at Maturity	Conic to pyramidal
Distribution/Range	New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward I (Canada); Kentucky, Indiana, Connecticut, Maine, Illinois, New York, New Hampshire, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Vermont (United States)
Hardiness Zones	2-7
Growth Rate	Slow; 6-12 in per year
Lifespan	More than 400 years; specimens from Ontario have lived for over 1,653 years
Growing Conditions	Winter Conditions: Cold, average winter temperature ranges from 10°-24° F (-12° to -4°C)Summer Conditions: Relatively humid, average summer temperature ranges from 60°-72° F (16°-22° C) Rain: From 710-1170 mm per year Sunlight: Full sun/partial shade Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, loamy, slightly alkaline, calcareous soils
Diseases and Pests	Foliage-blight fungi, butt-rot and root-rot fungi; carpenter ants, arborvitae leafminers, spruce spider mite, juniper scale, bagworm, arborvitae weevil, arborvitae aphid
Flowering/Fruiting	Flowering takes place between April and May; conelets grow in late June while cones grow by mid-August, ripening takes place from August-September
Breeding System	Monoecious
Seed Production	Starts after 30 years of age, best produced after 75 years; dispersal of seeds begins in September; seeds fall by November
Seedling Development	Germination starts during May-June of the year after seed dispersal, growth of shoot ends by August-September
Wildlife Value	Habitat for white-tailed deer and several bird species including warblers, kinglets, and white-throated sparrows; preferred by porcupine, red squirrel, snowshoe hare, and white-tailed deer for browse
Varieties/Cultivars	‘Lutea,’ ‘Ellwangeriana,’ ‘Degroot’s Spire,’ ‘Smaragd’ (‘Emerald Green’), ‘Wareana,’ ‘Hetz Wintergreen,’ etc.
Uses	Wood used for lumber, poles, posts, shingles, rustic fencing, and constructing log cabins; essential oil is utilized for soft soaps, hair preparations, cleansers, disinfectants, room sprays, and insecticides
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern

Eastern White Cedar

Northern White Cedar Bark

Northern White Cedar Cones

Northern White Cedar Leaf

Interesting Facts

Four cultivars of Northern white cedar such as ‘Smaragd,’ ‘Danica,’ ‘Rheingold,’ and ‘Holmstrup’ have got the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.
It has been traditionally used for construction, crafts, as well as medicine by the Ojibwa people. The twigs were also used for preparing teas to reduce headache and constipation.
In the 1800s, the extract of American arborvitae was topically applied for the removal of thrush, warts, and other skin infections.

Northern White Cedar Tree

Swamp Cedar Trees

Thuja Occidentalis Emerald Green

Thuja Occidentalis

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Bald Cypress

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:24:41 +0000

Bald cypress, also known as swamp cypress, or southern-cypress is a large-sized coniferous tree found in the Gulf Coastal Plains and the Southeastern United States. It has a pyramid-shaped crown when young, turning columnar at maturity. Trees growing in swampy conditions are known for their pneumatophores, commonly called “cypress knees,” which are special types of aerial roots used for transporting oxygen to the underground root system.

Bald Cypress Tree

Bald Cypress

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Taxodium
Scientific Name	Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress Pictures

Dwarf Bald Cypress

Quick Information

Other Names	Baldcypress, Yellow-cypress, Red-cypress, Gulf-cypress, Tidewater red cypress, White-cypress
Size	100-120 ft (30-35 m) tall; 3-6 ft (1-2 m)
Identification	Leaves (Needles): Linear and alternate; flat blades appear on spirally arranged twigs, twisted or curled at the base; 1-2 cm long, 1-2 mm wide Cones: Green when young, gray-brown when matured, 13-36 mm in diameter, globular; 9-15 four-sided scales; two triangle-shaped seeds on each scale Bark: Thin, fibrous; red-brown/gray-brown; pattern of narrow ridges and furrows
Tree Type	Deciduous
Distribution/Range	From Delaware to Florida along the Atlantic coasts; lower Gulf Coastal Plains to Southeast Texas; north Mississippi valley, southeastern Oklahoma, Missouri, southwestern Indiana, southern Illinois
Hardiness Zones	4-10
Growth Rate	Slow to medium; annual height increase is 13-24 in
Lifespan	Approximately 600 years
Growing Conditions	Winter Conditions: Can withstand cold; minimum winter temperatures can range between -29°C and -34°C Summer Conditions: Thrives in places with hot summers Rain: Annual precipitation from 1120-1630 mm Sunlight: Full sun, endures partial shading Soil Requirements: Moist, acidic, loamy, clayey, well-drained; can withstand both dry and wet conditions
Diseases and Pests	Brown pocket rot caused by the fungus Stereum taxodi; insects such as fruit tree leafroller, cypress flea beetle, cypress looper, bagworm, southern-cypress bark beetle, and baldcypress coneworm cause minor damage
Flowering/Fruiting	Male and female cones mature in a single growing season; the catkins become conspicuous in the winter; pollens are shed during March-April
Breeding System	Monoecious
Seed Production	Produced every year; cone scales with resin-coated seeds drop to the ground or water at maturity
Seedling Development	Soil saturated for 1-3 months after seed dissemination is ideal for germination; prolonged submergence of a seedling in water kills it
Wildlife Value	Wild turkeys, wood ducks, evening grosbeaks, squirrels, and waterfowl feed on seeds; Ospreys and bald eagles nest in bald cypress trees
Varieties/Cultivars	Taxodium distichum ‘Cascade Falls’ (Weeping form) Taxodium distichum ‘Mickelson’ (trade name: Shawnee Brave) Taxodium distichum ‘Peve Minaret’ (Dwarf form)
Uses	As an ornamental tree and bonsai; Pecky cypress for decorative paneling; lumber used in building furniture, construction, flooring, greenhouses, garden boxes, cabinetry, rafters, river pilings, planking in boats, etc.
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern

Bald Cypress Knees

Bald Cypress Trees

Pond Cypress vs. Bald Cypress

Although closely related to bald cypress, the pond cypress (Taxodium ascendens) is found in blackwater habitats, bearing short leaves on erect shoots. It prefers more acidic soils than bald cypress and rarely grows on sites, which receive nutrients from floodwaters.

Bald Cypress Bonsai

Bald Cypress Leaf

Interesting Facts

The bald cypress is Louisiana’s official state tree.
The oldest known bald cypress, found in Bladen County in North Carolina, is more than 1,600 years old.

Weeping Bald Cypress

Swamp Cypress

Shawnee Brave Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress Cones

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Montezuma Cypress

Sudipto Chakrabarti — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 08:21:35 +0000

The Montezuma cypress is a deciduous, coniferous tree found from Central America to the Southern parts of North America where it generally grows next to water bodies. Known to develop huge trunks, the Montezuma cypress is a fairly hardy plant not affected by common diseases.

Montezuma Cypress

Montezuma Cypress Bonsai

Scientific Classification

Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Pinophyta
Class	Pinopsida
Order	Pinales
Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Taxodium
Scientific Name	Taxodium mucronatum

Mexico National Tree

Sabino Tree

Quick Information

Also Known As	Montezuma bald cypress, Mexican Cypress; sabino, ahuehuete, ciprés, pénjamu, Ciprés de los Panatanos [Spanish]
Similar To	Bald cypress, Pond cypress
Size	130ft (40m) tall; trunk diameter of 3.3-9.9ft (1-3.1m)
Leaves (Needles)	Arranged spirally, twisted at the base; 0.39-0.79in (1-2cm) long, 0.039-0.079in (1-2mm) broad
Flowers	Inconspicuous
Fruits (Cones)	Ovoid; female cones are dry and hard, measuring 1-3 inches in length
Tree Type	Evergreen or Semi-evergreen
Distribution	From Southern Texas in the US through Mexico down to the Northern part of Guatemala
Hardiness Zone	6-10
Lifespan	Long-lived
Growth Rate	Fast
Growing Condition	Summer Conditions: Dry summers with constant water requirement Soil: Clay loam, sandy loam, medium loam, sandy, clay; wet and moist Light Requirement: Part shade Water Requirement: High
Diseases and Pests	None
Flowering Season	Spring
Seed Production	Seeds mature in October
Seedling Development	Seeds germinate quicker with ample moisture, less so during drier months
Propagation	With seeds and cutting
Wildlife Value	Nesting site for many animal species, seeds are devoured by many small animals, especially rabbits
Cultivars	Weeper Montezuma cypress
Uses	As an ornamental or as a shade tree; wood used to make furniture and house beams; the Aztecs used its resin to treat ulcer, gout, and toothache
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern

Montezuma Cypress Tree

Montezuma Cypress Pictures

Montezuma Bald Cypress

Interesting Facts

The ‘El Árbol del Tule’ Montezuma cypress in Oaxaca state of Mexico is believed to be between 1,433-1,600 years. It has the thickest tree trunk in the world.
The Montezuma cypress is the national tree of Mexico.
The weeping form of Montezuma cypress was introduced by Dan Hosage in the year 1992.

Montezuma Cypress Leaves

Ahuehuete Tree

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