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Hesperocyparis goveniana
Hesperocyparis goveniana (Gordon) Bartel
Gowen Cypress
Cupressaceae (Cypress Family)
Synonym(s): Callitropsis goveniana, Cupressus goveniana, Cupressus goveniana ssp. goveniana, Neocupressus goveniana
USDA Symbol: HEGO3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A shrubby tree to 15-20 ft. with a spread of 6-12 ft. The dark green foliage bears a slight lemony scent. The smooth, gray bark becomes rough and fibrous on old trees.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BrownBloom Notes: Pollen cones and seed cones.
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Monterey Co., CA
Native Habitat: Dry, rocky, coastal slopes
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Poor, dry soils.
Conditions Comments: A tough plant, surviving where little else will grow.
Propagation
Description: Stratified seeds will germinate at 72 degrees. The percent of viable seed is often low.Seed Collection: Most cypresses have seratiunous cones that can hang on the trees for several years without opening. Cone should be collected by cutting them from the limbs. They can be opened by boiling for 30-60 seconds.
Seed Treatment: Cool-moist stratify for 30 days at 34 degrees.
Commercially Avail: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cupressus goveniana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cupressus goveniana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cupressus goveniana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-09-26Research By: TWC Staff