Identifying the Monterey Cypress Tree

A rare and endemic conifer, the Monterey Cypress tree does not disappoint the curious casual plant observer or the bona fide botanist.  With an extremely limited growth range, this seaside tree grows naturally here at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and just north across Carmel Bay on the coastal bluffs of the Del Monte Forest. This video provides an identification approach to getting to know the Monterey Cypress.  We'll find out what makes a Monterey Cypress a Monterey Cypress with an up-close look at its leaves, cones, and bark.  The world of the Monterey Cypress is a fascinating one, this introduction might leave you with more curious questions of this coastal conifer!