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Tecate Cypress (Hesperocyparis forbesii)

Tecate Cypress (Hesperocyparis forbesii) is a critically endangered conifer native to Baja California, Mexico, and southern California, USA.

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Sunlight

Full sun.

Watering

Moderate when young, drought-tolerant when mature.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and rocky types. Tolerates poor soils but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Adaptable.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low needs.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Moderate when young, drought-tolerant when mature.

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings for established plants.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and rocky types. Tolerates poor soils but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Adaptable.

Prefers mild to warm temperatures; tolerates heat.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low needs.

Fertilize sparingly, if at all, for established trees.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-18 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Gray-green

Leaf Type

Scale-like, awl-shaped

Optimal Sunlight Lux

70000

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Synonyms
Callitropsis forbesii (Jeps.) D.P.Little
Cupressus forbesii Jeps.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPinopsida
  • orderPinales
  • familyCupressaceae
  • genusHesperocyparis
  • speciesHesperocyparis forbesii
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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