4. Fertilize Sparingly In the wild, Monterey cypress trees grow in relatively poor soils with a low nutrient content, so it’s no surprise that lemon cypress trees don’t need much fertilizer.

There are numerous types of cypress trees. From tall, majestic rows that grow throughout Italy to the bright bushy lemon varieties, there’s one that suits your region best.

The largest recorded Monterey Cypress, growing in San Mateo, California, is 102 feet high and 111 feet wide. It was added to National Register of Champion Trees in 2019.

The Monterey Cypress is more than just a cool-looking tree, though. It's native to just two places in the world — the coastline at Pebble Beach and Carmel Bay across the way — making this ...