Native: Southern Europe and Western Asia.
General Notes:
A Cupressus sempervirens in Kearny Park, Fresno is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 92 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 312 inches and a crown spread of 39 feet.
Tree Characteristics
- Drought tolerant.
- Shape: Columnar
- Foliage: Evergreen, Scalelike, Dark Green
- Height: 60 - 70 feet.
- Width: 10 - 20 feet.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous.
- Fruit: Brown Cone, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Fall Wildlife use it.
- Bark: Dark Gray or Light Gray, Furrowed or Smooth.
- Shading Capacity: Dense in Leaf.
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
- Zones: Sunset 4 - 24; H1, H2, USDA Hardiness 8 - 10.
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Pests & Disease Information
- Resistant: Texas Root Rot.
- Susceptible: Spider Mites, Gummosis, Phytophthora and Root Rot.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
- Branch Strength: Medium.
- Root Damage Potential: Moderate.
- Health Hazard: None Known
- Biogenic Emissions: Low.
Source:
SelecTree. "Cupressus sempervirens Tree Record." 1995-2018. Mar 1, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/cupressus-sempervirens >
Updated: June 20, 2023