let's play name that tree

[unclej]

i need the name of a tree that grows, i believe, in california along the coast. it's a windswept, bonsai looking tree that grows in the rocks overlooking the ocean. there's one real famous one that's been seen in a lot of movies and post cards and such. if you happen to have a pic handy i'll dance at your wedding or one of those other promises that sounds good but nobody keeps.

your help is appreciated as usual

 

[ChefChip]

sorry I can't help you but now you got me interested, keep me posted

 

[cybergirly]

Cypress

 

[unclej]

i thought that it was some sort of cypress but it must have a particular name because when i do a search for cypress it doesn't show up. it's not a tall tree like the cypress that grow here along the rivers. it looks like it's sort of scrubby. 10-12' maybe?

 

[unclej]

i'll check back later.

 

[cybergirly]

The one that is photographed all the time is called the lone cypress, it's on 17 mile drive in Monterey. I don't think that there is anyother name, or class of name for those trees. I've always heard them called Cypress trees.

 

[ChefChip]

I like that picture

 

[KillerMuffin]

The Lone Cypress is one of a rare species, the Monterey cypress (Cupressus acrocarpa). It only grows in the Monterey area.

I used to live there.

I loved it there.

I love my job. I loved my truck. I loved the climate. I loved it.

Okay, pity party over.

 

[unclej]

thank you mam. that's exactly the one i wanted and you've probably saved my sanity. now i can quit drinkin' and kickin' my dog.

eveyone have a good evening.

 

[patient1]

i need the name of a tree that grows, i believe, in california along the coast. it's a windswept, bonsai looking tree that grows in the rocks overlooking the ocean. there's one real famous one that's been seen in a lot of movies and post cards and such. if you happen to have a pic handy i'll dance at your wedding or one of those other promises that sounds good but nobody keeps.

your help is appreciated as usual

I'd like to name it "George" I think that's a good name for a tree.