Consulta Plantas

Care of the tree Cupressus forbesii or Tecate cypress

The Cupressus genus, Cupressaceae family, includes 30 species of trees native to Asia, Europe and America. Some species are: Cupressus forbesii, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus macrocarpa, Cupressus funebris, Cupressus sempervirens, Cupressus sargentii, Cupressus arizonica, Cupressus atlantica.

Common name: Tecate cypress and Forbe's cypress. This species is native to Baja California (Mexico) and California (USA).

Cupressus forbesii is an evergreen tree with a rounded shape that usually branches from the base and reaches 10 meters (32.8 feet) in height. The small scaly leaves are bright green. At the end of winter the cones appear, brown or grey.

Tecate cypress is used as isolated specimens, to form barriers and on dry and sunny slopes. It's ideal for Mediterranean coastal gardens.

Cupressus forbesii needs full sun exposure and a warm climate. It resists light and sporadic frosts.

Forbe's cypress grows in any type of soil that has good drainage. It is planted in the final location in early spring.

Tecate cypress is a drought-resistant tree that needs moderate watering, waiting for the substrate to dry completely.

Cupressus forbesii does not need fertilizer.

Pruning is not necessary but dry branches can be removed at the end of winter.

This plant is resistant to the usual pests and diseases.

Cupressus forbesii propagates from seeds sown in a seedbed in late winter or spring.

Images of the tree Cupressus forbesii or Tecate cypress