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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 9–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — thus depicting it as a drought-tolerant choice for a xeriscape or low-water garden
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Its growth rate is moderate, and it displays a pyramidal to columnar shape, exuding a stately presenceGuadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — It thrives in full sunlight and can endure poor soil compositionsGuadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — necessitating minimal water once establishedGuadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — The Guadalupe Cypress, Cupressus guadalupensis, is a rare conifer native to Guadalupe Island, MexicoGuadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — is a rare coniferous tree native to the Guadalupe Island off the coast of Baja CaliforniaGuadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — This evergreen prefers full sun and well-drained soils+10

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — thus depicting it as a drought-tolerant choice for a xeriscape or low-water garden
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) — It thrives in full sunlight and can endure poor soil compositions
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — necessitating minimal water once established
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — The Guadalupe Cypress, Cupressus guadalupensis, is a rare conifer native to Guadalupe Island, Mexico
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — is a rare coniferous tree native to the Guadalupe Island off the coast of Baja California
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — This evergreen prefers full sun and well-drained soils
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 boasts a narrow, conical shape, reaching up to 40 feet in height with a spread up to 20 feet
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — scale-like leaves that exhibit a blue-green hue
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Its foliage presents as blue-green, with small, scale-like leaves
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Hardy and drought-tolerant
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — Revered for its resilience and distinctive appearance
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — it's an ideal specimen for adding vertical accent and low-maintenance greenery to landscapes
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — It is also resistant to many pests and diseases
Guadalupe Cypress (Cupressus Guadalupensis) — scientifically termed Cupressus guadalupensis
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