Tree ID if you please

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Mr Majik, Jun 29, 2010.

  1. Mr Majik

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    Hi All I live in France and have recently got in to Bonsai. there is a local coniferous tree i would like to Propagate by cutting but first of course i'd like to know what it is. here are a few Pictures ...
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Cypress (Cupressus sp.) with mature seed cones.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Mediterranean Cypress Cupressus sempervirens, 'wild-type' with normal (not fastigiate) branches.
     
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    Loads of input, thanks all. just curious, would it be a '"Mediterranean" Cypress in the north of france (where i am) or is there a cooler climate varient?

    Thanks again.

    Mr Majik
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The English name derives from its native range (it is native to the eastern Mediterranean region). It is not native in northern France, but can be grown there (and also in e.g. Britain) as a cultivated plant.

    Just had second thoughts after another look at the photos, I'd say it is actually Monterey Cypress Cupressus macrocarpa, not Mediterranean Cypress. Sorry for getting it wrong before!
     

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