Guadalupe Cypress

Cupressus Guadalupensis

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Overview

The Guadalupe Cypress, Cupressus guadalupensis, is a rare conifer native to Guadalupe Island, Mexico. It boasts a narrow, conical shape, reaching up to 40 feet in height with a spread up to 20 feet. Its foliage presents as blue-green, with small, scale-like leaves. This evergreen prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it's an ideal specimen for adding vertical accent and low-maintenance greenery to landscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — It boasts a narrow, conical shape, reaching up to 40 feet in height with a spread up to 20 feet

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Its foliage presents as blue-green, with small, scale-like leaves

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — It boasts a narrow, conical shape, reaching up to 40 feet in height with a spread up to 20 feet

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — This evergreen prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Hardy and drought-tolerant

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — it's an ideal specimen for adding vertical accent and low-maintenance greenery to landscapes

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — scientifically termed Cupressus guadalupensis

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–60 Ft.
Mature width: 25–40

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — The Guadalupe Cypress, Cupressus guadalupensis, is a rare conifer native to Guadalupe Island, Mexico

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Its foliage presents as blue-green, with small, scale-like leaves

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — It boasts a narrow, conical shape, reaching up to 40 feet in height with a spread up to 20 feet

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — This evergreen prefers full sun and well-drained soils

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Hardy and drought-tolerant

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — it's an ideal specimen for adding vertical accent and low-maintenance greenery to landscapes

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — scientifically termed Cupressus guadalupensis

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Revered for its resilience and distinctive appearance

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — is a rare coniferous tree native to the Guadalupe Island off the coast of Baja California

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Its growth rate is moderate, and it displays a pyramidal to columnar shape, exuding a stately presence

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — scale-like leaves that exhibit a blue-green hue

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — necessitating minimal water once established

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — thus depicting it as a drought-tolerant choice for a xeriscape or low-water garden

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — It thrives in full sunlight and can endure poor soil compositions

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — this cypress serves as an excellent choice due to its dense growth habit

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — sandy or loamy soils are preferred.<br><br>For windbreaks and privacy

Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — It is also resistant to many pests and diseases

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