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Products > Cupressus macrocarpa   Cupressus macrocarpa - Monterey Cypress   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Cupressaceae (incl. Taxodiaceae) (Cypresses) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: 25-40 feet Width: 25-40 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation Req.: Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) - A beautiful wind-sculpted 40 foot evergreen tree that is native to the Monterey Peninsula. As a young tree it is pyramidal but with age and winds it is transformed into it's well-known striking and picturesque form. Plant in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does best in windy coastal areas, where it is less susceptible to Coryneum Canker (Seiridium cardinale), a bark killing fungus that has killed off many Monterey Cypress, Italian Cypress and Leyland Cypress. It has been speculated that coastal plantings are better because the salt laden coastal winds decreases the fungal spore viability.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]