Hesperocyparis forbesii - Tecate Cypress (Plant) Non-Fiction California

California

Nice as an informal hedge

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Klamath Ranges

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Deserts

Hesperocyparis forbesii - Tecate Cypress (Plant) Non-Fiction CaliforniaBeautiful red peeling bark; takes heat, smog, drought, and poor soils. Recommended for dry gardens and slopes as tall hedge or windbreak. Endangered by urban development throughout its range. Rare outside California. Plant Characteristics Family Name Cupressaceae Species Name Hesperocyparis forbesii Common Name Tecate Cypress Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color None Flowering Months None