Hesperocyparis forbesii - Tecate Cypress (Plant) Hiking dry conditions and tolerates a

dry conditions and tolerates a variety of soil types

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Great on fences

generally serpentine soils

Hesperocyparis forbesii - Tecate Cypress (Plant) Hiking dry conditions and tolerates aBeautiful red peeling bark; takes heat, smog, drought, and poor soils. Recommended for dry gardens and slopes as tall hedge or windbreak. Endangered by urban development throughout its range. Rare outside California. Plant Characteristics Family Name Cupressaceae Species Name Hesperocyparis forbesii Common Name Tecate Cypress Plant Type Tree Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color None Flowering Months None