Macnab cypress, Hesperocyparis macnabiana
Theodore Payne's 1941 catalog: “Broad bushy habit with rich blue green [pleasantly] aromatic foliage… Very hardy, standing extremes of heat, cold and drought. A very handsome tree."
Plant Description
Plant Type: Shrub/Small Tree
Size: 10-20 ft tall, 5-20 ft wide
Growth Habit: Branching, Spreading
Flower Color: Yellow followed by Serotinous Cones
Flowering Season: Spring
Dormancy: Evergreen
Wildlife Supported: Butterflies, Caterpillars, and Birds. Deer will not eat, but they will break branches in rut
Landscaping Information
Sun: Full to partial sun
Moisture: Low water once established
Soil Drainage: Prefers well-draining but adaptable
Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 0 ° F
Natural Habitat: Dry, open slopes and flats usually on serpentine soil, Foothill Woodlands, Chaparral. Elevation 1000-2700 ft.
Common Uses: Informal screen, Bank stabilization.