Looking for a unique, endemic tree to add to your garden? Look no further than Hesperocyparis sargentii, also known as Sargent's Cypress. Endemic to California, this coniferous tree is found from Mendocino county down to Santa Barbara county, only growing in the Coast Range mountains. It is one of the most widespread Californian cypresses and can grow up to 15 meters tall, but some famous areas like Hood Mountain in Sonoma County support a pygmy forest where the trees don't grow taller than 8-12 feet. The tree prefers serpentine soils and grows in forests with other conifers, chaparral, and other mountain habitats. If you want to add a unique, native tree to your garden or backyard, consider adding Hesperocyparis sargentii. Learn more about this tree at http://plants.usda.gov.