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(Cupressus nevadensis)
Paiute Cypress (Cupressus nevadensis)
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Scott Yarger
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Photo by: Scott Yarger | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Scott Yarger | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-18T03:21:26-07:00 |
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Summary
Cupressus nevadensis, commonly known as Paiute Cypress, is an evergreen tree native to the chaparral and closed-cone pine-cypress forests of California, particularly in the Sierra Nevada range. It is a smaller cypress species, typically growing to a height and width of 7-33 feet (2-10 meters), with a conical to rounded crown. The tree’s scale-like leaves are dark green, and it produces small, spherical cones that mature in two years. The bark is fibrous and can be reddish-brown to gray in color.
Paiute Cypress is valued for its drought tolerance and adaptability to poor soils, making it suitable for xeriscaping and native plant gardens. It is also used for reforestation projects and as an ornamental tree in residential landscapes. This tree prefers full sun exposure and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it is low-maintenance and requires minimal water once established, it is susceptible to cypress canker disease, which can be a significant problem in some areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Paiute Cypress is valued for its drought tolerance and adaptability to poor soils, making it suitable for xeriscaping and native plant gardens. It is also used for reforestation projects and as an ornamental tree in residential landscapes. This tree prefers full sun exposure and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it is low-maintenance and requires minimal water once established, it is susceptible to cypress canker disease, which can be a significant problem in some areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 7-33 feet
- Width: 7-33 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to chaparral and closed-cone pine-cypress forests in California, particularly in the Sierra Nevada range
Other Names
Common Names: Paiute
Scientific Names: , Cupressus nevadensis, Cupressus arizonica var. nevadensis, Cupressus arizonica subsp. nevadensis, Hesperocyparis nevadensis, Hesperocyparis arizonica var. nevadensis, Callitropsis nevadensis, Cupressus macmabiana var. nevadensis, Cupressus macnabiana var. nevadensis, Neocupressus arizonica var. nevadensis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Cupressus arizonica var. nevadensis (Abrams) Little