Is macrocarpa a pine?

Is macrocarpa a pine?

Macrocarpa’s natural habitat is limited to the peninsular of Point Lobos, near Monterey, in Southern California, also the home of Radiata Pine. Macrocarpa is one of the most naturally durable exotic softwoods grown in New Zealand, and is resistant to insect and borer attack in its sawn form.

What is macrocarpa good for?

Macrocarpa and lusitanica are relatively easy to mill, dry, work and finish, and are suitable for interior feature linings, joinery and furniture, framing and structural and exteriorGeneral framing, structural, weatherboards, exterior joinery, decking, outdoor furniture, gates, stock yard fencing, battens uses.

Is macrocarpa a cedar?

These are known as true cypress and are the trees from which most NZ cypress timbers come from. Macrocarpa is a native of coastal southern California where it is known as Monterey Cypress, while Lusitanica or Mexican Cypress (White Cedar), comes from Mexico and further south.

What type of tree is macrocarpa?

Single Tree Details

Genus:	Cupressus
Species:	macrocarpa
Common names:	macrocarpa, Monterey cypress
Height:	23.80m
Height measurement method:	Laser Nikon Forestry 550

Is macrocarpa poisonous to humans?

Lastly and most importantly – Many coniferous tress and shrubs are highly poisonous with the potential to kill. The most poisonous members of the family include the Cupressaceae/Cypress (which includes C. macrocarpa, commonly found in NZ), Pinaceae/Pines and Taxaceae/Yew.

Can macrocarpa be used outside?

Macrocarpa and Cypress are some of the most sought-after timbers which are ideal for many outdoor and indoor uses. It is a fine grained wood which is durable and resistant to rotting and insects.

Is macrocarpa good for turning?

It has a close grain similar to kauri and will turn well. It does need to be predrilled for screws or nails due to a tendency to split, especially when the wood is well dried.

Is a macrocarpa a conifer?

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa is a coniferous tree. It is commonly known as the Monterey cypress and is one of several species of cypress trees endemic to California. In New Zealand, where it is also widespread, it is simply known as “macrocarpa”.

Is macrocarpa poisonous to sheep?

Macrocarpa is pretty well known by cattle farmers as having the scary ability to cause abortions when ingested. But this little ewe was a reminder to us that it can affect all livestock! You may notice sunken eyes and weight loss, lethargy, and can cause abortion and death usually about 1-2 weeks after ingestion.

Are lemon cypress poisonous?

It does appear that Cupressus macrocarpa, if eaten, poses a threat to pregnant cattle; but I could find no indication that it is toxic to humans. It would seem prudent, however, NOT to consume it.

How long does macrocarpa last outside?

Untreated macrocarpa, in contact with soil should last between 4-8 years but this can vary due to the nature of environmental factors out of our control. Some our customers boxes have lasted 10 years or so on the soil, however we have had reports of others lasting 3-4 years.

How fast does macrocarpa grow?

80 to 150 cm a year
Macrocarpa can grow at 80 to 150 cm a year with a diameter growth of >2 cm. At age 10 trees may be 8 m to 12 m tall with a mean diameter at breast height of 15 to 25 cm.

What is the meaning of the word macrocarpa?

plural -s. : a New Zealand evergreen shrub or tree (Cupressus macrocarpa) that is used for hedges and that sometimes causes abortion in cattle that browse on it.

Where is macrocarpa cypress used in New Zealand?

Macrocarpa has been used in house building around NZ since the early 1900s. Cypress timbers have been used for centuries in the building trade. St Peters’ gates in Vatican City were built with ‘old world’ cypress and are still there today, 1000 years later.

What’s the difference between macrocarpa cypress and lusitanica Cypress?

Macrocarpa is a native of coastal southern California where it is known as Monterey Cypress, while Lusitanica or Mexican Cypress (White Cedar), comes from Mexico and further south. While Lusitanica is lighter in colour than Macrocarpa when first processed, in a short while it is hard to distinguish between the two.

How old are the Cupressus macrocarpa trees supposed to be?

Because of the large trunk size some trees develop, people have assumed that individual H. macrocarpa trees may be up to 2,000 years old. However, the longest-lived report based on physical evidence is only 284 years old.