How much sun does Sargent's cypress need?

Sargent's cypress grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Sargent's cypress bloom?

Sargent's cypress blooms in February and March.

Where is Sargent's cypress native?

Sargent's cypress (Hesperocyparis sargentii) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Sargent's cypress attract?

Sargent's cypress draws wind pollinated.

Sargent's cypress

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Hesperocyparis sargentii

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Sargent's cypress (Hesperocyparis sargentii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

240"–720" H × 180"–360" W

Bloom

Feb, Mar

Native to

Pollinators

wind pollinated

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Coast Range Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Northwestern Forested Mountains

A columnar to pyramidal evergreen conifer with dense scale-like foliage and small woody cones that can persist unopened for years. Naturally restricted to serpentine soils, but adaptable and long-lived in cultivation.

Wildlife value

Dense year-round foliage provides nesting sites and shelter for birds, and the seed cones are a food source for small mammals and birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Sargent's cypress need?: Sargent's cypress grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Sargent's cypress bloom?: Sargent's cypress blooms in February and March.
Where is Sargent's cypress native?: Sargent's cypress (Hesperocyparis sargentii) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Sargent's cypress attract?: Sargent's cypress draws wind pollinated.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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