Plant Family

Cupressaceae

4 plants in database

Cupressaceae in this database spans zones 3-11 with 4 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Wildlife Attractor) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 4 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Tree layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Cupressaceae
Plants in Database
4
Common Pests
4
Zone Range
3–11
Tree
4 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Wildlife Attractor×4 Erosion Control×3 Windbreaker×2 Shade Provider×2 Biomass×1 Mulcher×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Cupressaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Bagworm
100% of family
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
Borers
100% of family
Various (e.g., Cerambycidae, Sesiidae)
Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Spider Mites
50% of family
Tetranychidae

All Cupressaceae Plants — 4 total

Atlantic White Cedar
Chamaecyparis thyoides
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Pond Cypress
Taxodium distichum var. imbricarium
Southern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana