Mountain Cypress Pine Plant Care

Mountain Cypress Pine (Callitris monticola) belongs to the Cupressaceae family within the Callitris genus. Mountain Cypress Pine is also known as Cypress Pine.

Mountain Cypress Pine displays a tall, conical tree growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Mountain Cypress Pine produces small, inconspicuous flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Mountain Cypress Pine every 14–21 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Mountain Cypress Pine thrives in full sun.

Callitris monticola tolerates temperatures of 50–85°F. Mountain Cypress Pine prefers humidity levels of 30–60%.

Well-draining sandy soil with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Mountain Cypress Pine to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining sandy soil with good aeration. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Mountain Cypress Pine is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Mountain Cypress Pine can spread to about 10 ft (3 m) and reach about 30 ft (9 m) tall. Space plants about 10 ft (3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the tree spacing calculator.

Prune Mountain Cypress Pine while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Mountain Cypress Pine is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Mountain Cypress Pine can be propagated through seeds, cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to pancheri's cypress plant care, which shares the same genus.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

Mountain Cypress Pine is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

Mountain Cypress Pine grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Mountain Cypress Pine as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.