Monterey Cypress, Cupressus macrocarpa, Tree Seeds (Evergreen, Bonsai, Topiary)

This is a "Multiple Variation" style listing. Use the "Seed Qty" drop-down menu, above, to select quantity/weight. Choose from: 30 Seeds for $2.00 100 Seeds for $4.00 200 Seeds for $6.00 400 Seeds for $10.00 800 Seeds for $18.00 2,400 Seeds for $40.00 This item ships free when paid together with any other purchase. U.S. addresses only. Monterey Cypress, Cupressus macrocarpa, Tree Seeds Evergreen, Wind and Salt Tolerant, Wind Break/Screen, Topiary, Hedge, Container Plant, Bonsai Monterey Cypress is an evergreen conifer that is columnar or cone shaped when young, but becomes broad and spreading as it ages. Specimens subject to constant sea breezes and salt spray are twisted and contorted. In a grove, away from the seaside, it develops into a tall, straight tree, that can get over 100 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 8 feet. The tiny leaves are scale-like, adpressed to the branchlets, about 1/16th inch long and lemon scented. They grow in erect or spreading feather-like plumes. The cones are light tan, nearly spherical, about an inch and a half in diameter with 8 to 10 tight fitting scales. Monterey Cypress grows best in areas with mild climates, winter rain and cool ocean breezes. It tolerates acidic to slightly alkaline soils and does best in sandy soils. Monterey Cypress is very salt tolerant and an excellent choice for seaside plantings where it becomes windswept and develops a handsome irregular shape. It is often grown in a group to create a wind break or screen and it can be pruned to form a hedge. Under ideal conditions, Monterey Cypress can grow into a dense, 40 foot tall tree in just ten years. Monterey Cypress thrive near the sea on the west coast of the United States, where it is native to the Monterey Bay, California, area. It has a high wind tolerance, becoming increasingly more attractive under heavy wind conditions. It is one of the major trees planted to hold the sands in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. A survivor from an ancient lineage, Monterey Cypress is nearly extinct in the wild. It is however, widely cultivated and a very popular landscaping and hedge plant in England, Western Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Monterey Cypress is used extensively for bonsai and grown in containers. The twisted and gnarled form that makes bonsai specimens so attractive comes naturally to Monterey Cypress. Leaf: Evergreen, scale-like, blunt tipped, tight and crowded on the twig in opposite pairs resulting in a square twig, mostly lacking gland; bright green. Flower: Monoecious; males are small, pale yellow-green at ends of branch tips, often in abundance; females small light green near branch tips. Fruit: Dry, nearly round, woody, serotinous (opens with fire) cones, 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter, 8 to 12 scales usually with a small, raised point in center, initially glaucous and green but turning dull brown when mature; mature in two growing seasons and remain on branches for several years. Twig: Stout (for cypress), square, covered in scale-like leaves, overall a thick, coarse texture. Bark: Fibrous with shallow, irregular furrows, gray. Form: A medium sized tree reaching up to 80 feet tall, with a straight, narrow crown when young but spreading dramatically with age. When found along the coast, the tree and crown are typically windswept and very picturesque; however, when planted in protected areas the tree will grow straight with a much narrower crown. Zone: 7 to 10 Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Type: Evergreen Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress family) Native Range: North America Height: 40 to 70 feet Spread: 30 to 40 feet Shape: Columnar, pyramidal, spreading with age. Twisted windswept look in windy areas. Flower/Fruit: Rounded fruiting cones to 1.5 inch diameter. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Average Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Best in well-drained sandy loams in full sun with medium to moderate moisture. Tolerates some drought once established. Uses: Accent, Windbreak/Screen, Topiary, Hedge, Container, Bonsai. Sowing Cupressus macrocarpa Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 20-30 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Sow 1/8” Deep. Keep warm and moist (Not wet)For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/documents/1449/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the "Add to Cart "only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eCRATER invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. 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