Identify this tree

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  1. plp

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    My dad has a tree that was given to him by his brother in California who said it's an Arizona Cypress. Any web searches on that name didn't bring up the tree. It appears to have the look of a juniper. If anyone can tell me what it's called, that'd be great. I'm also trying to cultivate a clipping from it and would appreciate some advice.
     

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    alex66 Rising Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    "Cupressus macrocarpa" for me Arizonica is piramidalys form alex
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Yes, it looks instead to be a Monterey cypress.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Probably Cupressus macrocarpa, but I'd like to see a close-up of foliage (and cones, if any).
     
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    Hey! Thanks everyone! I'll gather a closer image of the foliage over the weekend. pp
     
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    Here is a close up photo of the foliage. This tree does not have any cones. pp
     

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    yes for me Cupressus Macrocarpa..alex
     
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    All that browning should not be occurring, may be having a pest problem (cypress tip moth?) or has picked up a pathogenic infestation. Suitable coastal climate area for this species quite restricted, possibly it is beyond its optimum range. Or maybe the soil/irrigation water has an unsuitable mineral content.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    I'm thinking the close-up looks more like a juniper.
     

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