Identification: tree-like plant bought at IKEA - what is it?

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  1. inlovewithplants

    inlovewithplants Member

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    I bought this small potted plant from IKEA because it looked good. Ikea did not identify this plant. I looked in my plant books and online and could not find out what it is.

    The plant does not have any regular leaves - they are more like scales or buds. Please see attached photos.

    1>> does anyone know what the name is for this plant?

    2>> does anyone know how to take care of this plant?


    Thanks for your help!!!

    Guss
     

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  2. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    Might be Cupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress.
     
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  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ditto to Monterey Cypress Cupressus macrocarpa, probably the cultivar 'Goldcrest'. In Lebanon, plant outside in a fairly cool, moist location. Note that it is capable of becoming a large tree (20-30 metres tall eventually) but is disease-prone in hot dry climates.
     
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