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Baker Cypress

Scientific name: Cupressus bakeri
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:YES
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:50 ft
Width:35 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Baker or Modoc Cypress is a native forest conifer found predominantly in the southwest portion of Oregon and then south into the Siskiyou Mountains of northern California. In California foresters often refer to this species as Siskiyou Cypress. It is best known for its circular glandular dots with white resin on the scale-like leaves.

  Morphology:
This Northwest native is an evergreen conifer which often grows to 50’ in height and 35’ in width. It is classified as slow growing with an open spreading growth habit . The twigs have a pleasing aromatic smell. It bears pointed leaves which are flat, closely appressed and short (only 1/10 inch long). The foliage is gray-green in color.

The bark on the main trunk is reddish-brown, smooth and often peels in curling plates.
This species bears cones which are gray or dull brown, nearly spherical and about three quarters of an inch across.

  Adaptation:
This forest conifer needs full sun and a well drained soil.

  Pests:
None reported.
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