6o CONIFEROUS TREES 



C. MACROCARPA, Hartweg. Monterey Cypress. 

 (Synonyms : C. Lambertiana, Carriere ; C. Lam- 

 bertiana fastigiata, and C. Hartwegii, Carriere.) 

 Monterey, California. 1848. — There is something 

 remarkably pleasing about this tree, especially 

 when seen at its best within the influence of the 

 sea — the graceful spreading habit, plentiful supply 

 of branches, which are well furnished with dark 

 grass-green fohage, and stately form of growth, 

 rendering it as unique as it is desirable. 



The branches are very closely arranged, but 

 heavy and massive, with an upward inclination, 

 although the flat, Cedar-of-Lebanon-like appear- 

 ance characterises certain specimens, and are 

 longest at about midway up the stem. It is 

 readily distinguished from other species by the 

 large size of the cones, these averaging 2 inches 

 long, by fully i inch broad. They are of a light 

 brown colour, and usually borne in clusters of 

 three or four. For a full account of Cupressus 

 macrocarpa, illustrated, see my article in The 

 Garden, vol. xxix., 1886. 



C. MACROCARPA FASTIGIATA, Masters. — This is 

 a well-marked variety, in which the erect branches 

 closely press on the main stem, the diameter of 

 spread in a specimen 50 feet in height being only 

 16 feet. It is well, however, to remember that 

 intermediate gradations between the spreading 

 and pyramidal forms are by no means uncommon. 

 The fohage in both trees is of the brightest green ; 

 and the long whip-like shoots, with the conspicu- 

 ous reddish bark, impart a peculiar grace to 

 healthy specimens. As an adjunct to our some- 

 what limited list of seaside conifers, this cypress 



