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  8. Mediterranean Cypress

species 21,586 observations

Mediterranean Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Arborvitae Leafminer 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Long-horned Beetle, Pine Needle Scale 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red-spotted Patch 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Heat Humidity Salt Wind
Habit
Columnar Dense Erect Pyramidal
Plant type
Tree

From NC State Extension.

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