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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Other: seed can be treated with Captan (4 tablespoons/gallon of water) during stratification to prevent fungal problems

Native to: California, Mexico Northwest

Native

Introduced

Cupressus forbesiiHesperocyparis forbesii

Cupressus

Forbe's Cypress, Tecate Cypress

Very unique seed!

In Stock: 0.156 lb (Total:0.156lb)

Cupressus forbesii

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0.16 lb CA

Details

Germination:

53%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

66,033

Quantity:

0.16 lb

Collected in:

California
Tecate

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830534

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Other: seed can be treated with Captan (4 tablespoons/gallon of water) during stratification to prevent fungal problems

Native to: California, Mexico Northwest

Native

Introduced

Explore the captivating charm of Cupressus forbesii, commonly known as Tecate Cypress, a resilient species thriving in select locales of Southern California and Mexico. This unique cypress, a remnant of a cooler, wetter era, displays eye-catching bright green foliage and stunning reddish bark. Its youthful pyramidal shape evolves into an intriguing, contorted form with age, adding a dynamic element to any landscape. Perfectly suited to drought-prone environments, Tecate Cypress requires minimal water once established, making it a brilliant choice for Southern California gardens. This versatile tree excels as a specimen tree or an evergreen hedge, maintaining a tight, symmetrical form that complements larger landscapes beautifully. Envisioned as a fast-growing solution, it can ascend to 12-15 feet swiftly, eventually reaching heights of 20-30 feet, albeit at a slower pace. Its remarkable ability to thrive in diverse soil types, including clay, coupled with its impressive cold tolerance of up to -15 degrees F, positions it as a paragon of adaptability and elegance in both chaparral and yellow pine forest communities.