Cupressus forbesii
Tecate Cypress
Cupressaceae
Evergreen, Trees
CUPRESSUSThese conifers have tiny scalelike leaves that are closely set on cord-like branches and bear interesting globular, golf ball–size cones made up of shield-shaped scales. Need little pruning.
Cupressus forbesiiNative to coastal mountainsof Southern California. Low-branching tree to 10–25 ft. talland 20 ft. wide, with cherry redbark and green foliage. Veryfast growing. In fact, it may gettoo top-heavy for size of rootsystem; keep on the dry side toslow growth, thus lesseninglikelihood that tree will topple instrong winds. Useful as hedgeor screen.
Cercidium
Tough, trouble-free desert trees valued for floral display, shade, colorful bark. Clusters of small, b...
Parkinsonia floridum
Native to the deserts of Southern California, Arizona, and Baja California. In gardens, it grows fast ...
Cupressus forbesii
Native to coastal mountainsof Southern California. Low-branching tree to 10–25 ft. talland 20 ft. wide...
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