Modoc Cypress Data Sheet

• Common name: Modoc cypress

• Latin name: Cupressus Bakeri

• Genus: Cupressus

• Height: 25 m (82 ft)

• Type: Evergreen

• Hardiness: Zone 5–11

• Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)

Modoc Cypress Info

The Modoc cypress is a medium-sized evergreen conifer native to the Modoc plateau, California and Sierra Nevada.

Growth rates up to and beyond 25 m tall are not uncommon. Trunk diameter can exceed 40 inches.

The leaves form in sparse pendulous sprays (scale-like), 2 - 5 mm long with a rich dark green and blue colour. The cones are spherical or oblong, 10 to 25 mm diameter and tucked tightly into the stems.

This is a must-have ornamental conifer for any landscape project and is highly fragrant.

This species is slow growing in the wild, medium in cultivation and can live for 600–4000 years. Creates a stunning landscape tree.

Growth Habit

Modoc cypress shoot growth usually starts in February and continues until September. Yearly height increases of 0.8–1.8 ft are common beyond season 2. Through milder winters you get growth all year round.

These were sown this year. Plants are 2 inches tall.

Saplings are in pots. I recommend they are separated into their own 4" pots when you receive them. Growth rate is fast. Plants can be kept in a cool conservatory, windowsill or outside over the winter months. These trees do really well in all UK weather conditions.

Fully hardy off to minus 18°C or colder come autumn.

Care Instructions

Keep free from competing weeds and never allow to completely dry out. Water logging should also be avoided. Trees will perform best raised outdoors in full sunny position. The growth rate is medium and will soon need re-potting to beyond a 10" pot. Once the trees reach around 1 ft high they can be set in their final planting position.

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