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Cupressus bakeri Jepson

Modoc cypress, Baker Cypress

Cupressaceae (Cypress Family)

Synonyms: CUBAM Cupressus bakeri Jeps. ssp. matthewsii C.B. Wolf, Cupressus bakeri

USDA Symbol: cuba

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Medium-size to large evergreen tree with narrow, conical, open crown.

The northernmost and hardiest New World cypress, this rare tree is the only one of its genus native to Oregon. Its name honors Milo Samuel Baker (1868-1961), the California botanist who discovered this species in 1898.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual
Fruit Type: Cone
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Size Class: 72-100 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Male and female parts in separate closed cones.

Distribution

USA: CA , OR
Native Distribution: SW. Oregon and N. California, especially Siskiyou Mountains; at 3800-6000 (1158-1829 m).
Native Habitat: Dry Ponderosa Pine forests, mixed evergreen forests, mostly on volcanic soil or serpentine.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Cupressus bakeri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cupressus bakeri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cupressus bakeri

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-09-26
Research By: TWC Staff

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