Cupressus arizonica Greene

  • Filed As

    Cupressaceae
    Cupressus arizonica Greene

  • Collector(s)

    C. B. Wolf 11299 with P. C. Everett, 01 Oct 1942

  • Location

    United States of America. Arizona. Pima Co. Santa Catalina Mountains, Sabino Canyon, about 2 miles above Forest Service Caretaker's Cottage.

  • Habitat

    Semishade, moist stream bank. Upper Sonoran: Salix sp., Platanus wrightii. Rare. Granite rock and sand.

  • Description

    Tree 24 ft., spread 15 ft., trunk diameter 12 inches at 4 ft. Straight central axis, dull gray green foliage, cones remaining on tree for several seasons without opening. Bark rough and fibrous for first 15 ft., then smooth and a little reddish gray. Branches smooth gray-red but not polished. This is the only tree in this area with fruits, with 3 other trees nearby. We hiked up the canyon at least a mile without finding cypresses. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 16550

    Occurrence ID: 4a45c5f1-f47c-4c13-bb24-29983fe4f2f4

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  • Region

    North America

  • Country

    United States of America

  • State/Province

    Arizona

  • County/Municipio

    Pima Co.

  • Locality

    Santa Catalina Mountains, Sabino Canyon, about 2 miles above Forest Service Caretaker's Cottage.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 1066.8 m. (3500 ft.)

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