Tacate Cypress, Hesperocyparis forbesii Hardy Ginger

Tacate Cypress, Hesperocyparis forbesii Hardy GingerUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 810Native Range: Southern California and northern Baja CaliforniaSoil: Well drained, dry to moderately moist, prefers slightly acidic to neutralLight: Full sunHeight in the Garden: 2040', smaller in containers or bonsaiSize: 4" square potAttributes: Soft, lush, blue green juvenile foliage maturing to scale like adult leaves. Attractive reddish bark that exfoliates with age. Upright, natural columnar form. Aromatic when

Attributes: Madden group Rhododendrons typically have medium to large white to light colored

Notes: This Camellia is one of my all time favorites

Size & Growth: A medium-sized tree that typically grows to 10–20 meters (30–65 feet) in height with a rounded crown

dry to moderately moist

Attributes: Field Maple is a tough

inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring

Native Range: Southeast Europe to Western Asia

Attributes: Picea orientalis has the shortest needles of the genus Picea

Protect from harsh

corky bark over time and maintains small foliage

bright understory

Cultural Significance: Widely used in traditional Asian gardens