Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Cupressales
Genus:
Species:
sargentii
ID:
631453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeps.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Fl. Calif. 1: 61. (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630785

Common Names

  • Sargent's Cypress
  • Sargent Cypress
  • Sargent Cypress Tree

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Description

Cupressus sargentii (also called Sargent's Cypress, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree with a pyramidal shape and a dense, compact crown. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in temperate climates in moist valleys and on mountain slopes. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cupressus sargentii is used in landscaping, for making furniture, and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cupressus sargentii has small yellow-green flowers, small round cones and small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cupressus sargentii is an evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a windbreak or screen.

Where to Find Cupressus sargentii

Cupressus sargentii is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan and in the adjacent parts of India and China.

Cupressus sargentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cupressus sargentii?

Cupressus sargentii

What is the common name of Cupressus sargentii?

Sargent cypress

What is the natural habitat of Cupressus sargentii?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico

Species in the Cupressaceae family

Athrotaxis cupressoides, Athrotaxis laxifolia, Athrotaxis selaginoides, Austrocedrus chilensis, Callitris acuminata, Callitris baileyi, Callitris canescens, Callitris columellaris, Callitris drummondii, Callitris endlicheri, Callitris macleayana, Callitris monticola, Callitris muelleri, Callitris neocaledonica, Callitris oblonga, Callitris preissii, Callitris rhomboidea, Callitris roei, Callitris sulcata, Callitris verrucosa, Callitris arenaria, Callitris pyramidalis, Callitris pancheri, Callitropsis nootkatensis, Calocedrus rupestris, Calocedrus decurrens, Calocedrus formosana, Calocedrus macrolepis, Chamaecyparis formosensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis obtusa, Chamaecyparis pisifera, Chamaecyparis thyoides, Chamaecyparis hodginsii, Chamaecyparis flifera, Cryptomeria japonica, Cunninghamia konishii, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus austrotibetica, Cupressus cashmeriana, Cupressus chengiana, Cupressus corneyana, Cupressus duclouxiana, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus gigantea, Cupressus guadalupensis, Cupressus pendula, Cupressus sargentii,

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