Cupressus bakeri, commonly known as Modoc Cypress, is an evergreen tree native to the serpentine soils of the Klamath Mountains and the southern Cascade Range in California and Oregon. It is often found in mixed evergreen forests, including those dominated by pines. Modoc Cypress can grow to heights of 9–25 meters (30–82 ft) with a trunk diameter of up to 50 centimeters (20 inches). The bark is thin and fibrous, initially red-brown and becoming gray with age. The foliage is composed of sparse, aromatic sprays that are pendulous and range from dull gray-green to glaucous blue-green. The scale-like leaves are 2–5 millimeters long on rounded shoots. Seed cones are globular to oblong, 10–25 mm long, with distinctive warty resin glands, maturing from green to brown and eventually gray or gray-brown. Male cones are small, 3–5 mm long, and release pollen in late winter.

Modoc Cypress is valued for its drought tolerance and unique blue-green foliage, making it suitable for xeriscaping and as an ornamental specimen in gardens with dry soils. It is also used for reforestation in its native range due to its adaptability to poor soils. In cultivation, it requires full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating both low and medium water conditions. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to cypress canker in wetter climates. It is not known for aggressive roots or significant pest issues.CC BY-SA 4.0