Cupressus forbesii (syn. Hesperocyparis forbesii) - Tecate Cypress

Evergreen tree, fast growing to 15+ ft. Handsome specimen with fragrant silver-blue foliage and flaky mahogany bark. Extremely rare in the wild! Excellent as a large-scale visual screen or wind-break. Berries provide forage for birds. Larval host plant for the Thorns Hairstreak Butterfly. Full sun, low water once established. Prefers fast-draining soils. Hardy to -15°F.