Uses
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Cupressus macrocarpa.Material uses
Unknown part
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Hedge
Windbreak
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
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Cultivation
This species is somewhat tender in Britain, especially when young and at least in the north of the country Established trees, however, will tolerate occasional temperatures down to about -10°c and are hardy in most British winters[1][11][14]. A tree is 25 metres tall at Kew (1988) but in general they grow better in the western maritime zone[1]. The variety 'Lutea' is hardier than the type and is also more tolerant of wind and salt spray as well as of trimming[15]. New growth takes place from May to September and can be very vigorous when young with new shoots 1 metre long and increases in girth of 5cm or more a year even in old trees[15]. Trees in a very exposed maritime position at Rosewarne in N. Cornwall were 12 metres tall after 30 years[3]. Resents root disturbance, it is best planted out when the roots are in active growth in early autumn or spring[11]. Often planted for shelter and ornament, and also occasionally for timber in W. and S. Europe[5]. The cones ripen in their second year[4]. They can remain closed on the tree for a number of years, opening after the heat of a forest fire to scatter their seeds which then germinate and grow quickly in the ashes of the fire[12]. The crushed leaves have a strong scent of lemon verbena[15].
Trees are notably susceptible to honey fungus[12].Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Cupressus macrocarpa. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Cupressus macrocarpa.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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References
- ? 1.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.7 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
- ? 2.02.1 Shepherd. F.W. Hedges and Screens. Royal Horticultural Society. ISBN 0900629649 (1974-00-00)
- ? 3.03.13.23.33.4 Rosewarne experimental horticultural station. Shelter Trees and Hedges. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1984-00-00)
- ? 4.04.14.24.3 Sargent. C. S. Manual of the Trees of N. America. Dover Publications Inc. New York. ISBN 0-486-20278-X (1965-00-00)
- ? 5.05.15.2 ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press (1964-00-00)
- ? 6.06.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
- ? 7.07.1 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
- ? 8.08.1 Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. (1990-00-00)
- ? 9.09.19.2 Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
- ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
- ? 11.011.111.211.311.4 Rushforth. K. Conifers. Christopher Helm ISBN 0-7470-2801-X (1987-00-00)
- ? 12.012.112.212.3 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
- ? Taylor. J. The Milder Garden. Dent (1990-00-00)
- ? Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Conservatory and Indoor Plants Volumes 1 & 2 Pan Books, London. ISBN 0-330-37376-5 (1998-00-00)
- ? 15.015.115.2 Mitchell. A. F. Conifers in the British Isles. HMSO ISBN 0-11-710012-9 (1975-00-00)
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