This coniferous tree has a buttress base with brown fibrous bark and spreading branches that form a conical to columnar habit. It has scale-like grey-green leaves arranged in spreading sprays and the small bluish female cones appear during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Cupressus lusitanica is naturally found in Mexico, North America growing in well drained moderately fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Mexican Cypress is a medium to large tree that is grown in parks and large gardens as a specimen for shade and foliage contrast. It is a vigorous grower in warmer climates establishing in 3 to 4 years but care should be take when selecting a site as it has large roots that block drains. ID 1025

Cupressus(kew-PRES-us) lusitanica(loo-si-TAH-ni-ka)

Cupressaceae(kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees