Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Rivista Sci. 11: 9. (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630688
Common Names
- Cupressus hybrida
- Hybrida Cupressus
- Cupressus Hybrida Plant
Description
Cupressus hybrida (also called Hybrid Cypress, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 feet tall and wide. It has small, scale-like leaves and produces small, round cones. Native to western North America, it is often found in gardens, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Cupressus hybrida is often used as an ornamental tree, as it has a conical shape and can be easily pruned. It is also used as a windbreak or screen, and is sometimes planted in rows to act as a hedge. The wood is also used for furniture, fencing, and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cupressus hybrida has small, yellow-green flowers that are not very showy. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and brown in color. Seedlings are usually slow-growing and have a pyramidal shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cupressus hybrida is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Cupressus hybrida
Cupressus hybrida is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cupressus hybrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cupressus hybrida?
Cupressus hybrida
What is the common name of Cupressus hybrida?
Hybrid Cypress
What is the natural habitat of Cupressus hybrida?
Mountain forests in California
Species in the Cupressus genus
Cupressus atlantica,
Cupressus austrotibetica,
Cupressus cashmeriana,
Cupressus chengiana,
Cupressus corneyana,
Cupressus duclouxiana,
Cupressus dupreziana,
Cupressus funebris,
Cupressus gigantea,
Cupressus guadalupensis,
Cupressus pendula,
Cupressus sargentii,
Cupressus sempervirens,
Cupressus tonkinensis,
Cupressus torulosa,
Cupressus torulosa,
Cupressus madeirensis,
Cupressus nivea,
Cupressus rushforthii,
Cupressus amoena,
Cupressus hickelii,
Cupressus hybrida,
Cupressus ericoides,
Cupressus fallax,
Cupressus gansuensis,
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,