What is Cupressus?
Cupressus is a genus of plants that is part of the Cupressaceae family. It contains about 26 species of evergreen trees commonly known as Cypress, which come from North America and Asia. The trees are either narrow and high or in the shape of a pyramid. They are excellent specimens for different off -road applications. Most species within the genus Cupressus are susceptible to the formation of cankers and insect damage.
The name of the genus is derived from the Greek word kuparissos . Several species in the genus Cupressus have variations of common name cypresses. For example, Cupressus sempervirens is called Italian cypress, while the Cupressus macrocarpa is called Monterey Cypress. The c. Macrocarpa series is called a gold cone and a series c. Sempervirens is called a green pencil.
Most cypress trees grow in the western part of the United States and East Asia. c. Arizonica is located from West Texas to South Nevada and down to northern Mexico. Nootka Cypress, also known as nOotka Cedar, c. nootkatensis , is distributed from California to Washington and north to Canada and Alaska. c. Chengiana is grown in China.
Depending on the species, Cypress trees can grow in different shapes. Monterey Cypress reaches a height of 100 feet (30 m) and spreads 40 feet (12 m). It is narrow at the bottom and is wide on top. The leaves are dark green and the fruit is initially green but brown.
Monterey Cypress grows well into fertile and well draining soil. It is a versatile tree that can prosper in clay, sand or clay soil. This cypress can also tolerate alkaline and acidic soil. The area in which Cypress Monterey is planted should be exposed to direct sunlight and the area should be somewhat protected from direct victories.
The common problem that develops on Monterey Cypress is Coryneum Cankers. This is a sponge that attacks the barkby the tree. Symptoms include small growth on the bark filled with resin and the presence of fertile bodies, which are fungal fungal growth. Leaves on the affected branch with etering and falling. Finally, the branch breaks down and dies back.
aphids are another problem that affects Monterey Cypress. These small round insects feed on leaves. Aphids usually leave the rest that attracts mold disputes. The attack is usually treated with insecticid soap.