| Botanical Name | Cupressus macrocarpa |
| Common Name | Monterey Cypress |
| Preferred rain (mm) | 800+ |
| Minimum rain (mm) | 650 |
| Preferred position | lower slope |
| Preferred soil type for best growth | fertile clay-loam |
| Prohibitive conditions for survival or good growth | fire, deep sand, wet clay |
| Tolerance of poor drainage | moderate |
| Tolerance of dry site | moderate |
| Tolerance to exposure | high |
| Frost resistance | very high |
| Pest problem | Canker |
Monterey Cypress


