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The Monterey cypress is a fast growing evergreen tree well suited to our local climate. Its picturesque wind shaped form can be seen growing in many locations on the peninsula.
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Maximum height
60-75 feet
Life Span
60-70 years |
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Criteria for Ranking
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Ranking
1 (low) - 5 (high) |
| Drought Tolerance after first year establishment |
5 |
| Wind Tolerance |
4 |
| Frost Tolerance |
5 |
| Surface Roots/Sidewalk Lifting |
5 |
Power Lines Proximity (see image on sidebar - yikes!)
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1 (poor choice) |
| Cost/Maintenance |
5* |
| Disease Resistance/Hardiness |
5 |
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| *note asterisk denote species can be a maintenance issue because of rapid growth (much pruning) and limb drop with high winds. Not suited for small yard areas or under power lines unless committed to constant pruning. Cypresses can be kept as a hedge, but must be pruned hard annually. |
| Location Cypresses are scattered all over Marina. A few young trees are visible along the bike path on Del Monte Blvd. near Vince D'Maggio Park. A mature windbreak exists behind the new Marina library (see photo below). |
