Hesperocyparis
Santa Cruz cypress · also Arizona cypress
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Hesperocyparis, also known as western cypress, is a genus of evergreen trees native to western North America. These trees typically exhibit a conical form with dense foliage, offering a striking visual presence. They are well-suited for urban landscapes due to their drought tolerance and preference for well-drained, sandy soils, and can serve as effective windbreaks.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 600.04%13 yr26 in
Traits
- Form
- Conifer
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 30–70 ft
- Canopy spread
- 20 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Soil
- Well-drained, Sandy
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May
Trunk diameters across every city: median 26 in, mean 33 in, 90th percentile 71 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Conifer Forests
- Arizona Mountains forests
- Northern California coastal forests
Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands & Scrub
- California coastal sage and chaparral
- California montane chaparral and woodlands