Cedar Mountain

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The mountain takes its name from the unusual stand of Sargent cypress, Cupressus sargentii, that grows on the summit and slopes. The largest trees, which are widely spaced, have an estimated height of 24 meters (80 feet) and may be 150 years old. They show no evidence of fire. In other portions of the area there are dense growths of smaller trees with evidence of fire.

Trees grown from seed from this locality have proved to be more vigorous than those from most other localities and this area may well provide optimum conditions for the species* growth.

Soil in the area is a fine red rock derived from serpentine.

Integrity: Portions of the area have been subjected to fire and there are firebreaks and some trails and fences.

Use: Private

Ref: Wolf, Carl B. and Willis Wagener, 1948. The New World Cypresses. El Aliso Vol. I, p. 1-250.

March 1975

Inventory of California Natural Areas
Revision © 2009 Steven Louis Hartman

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