VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Cupressus goveniana | Gowen Cypress 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
Cypress (Cupressus spp.) wood is generally durable and stable.  It is
suitable for a wide range of exterior uses including joinery, shingles,
and boats.  Possible interior uses include moulding and panelling [29].
Cypress shelterbelts provide good firewood.  Most cypress species
develop a large proportion of heartwood, which splits well, dries
quickly, and is clean burning.  Cypress wood is moderately fast burning
because of its medium density.  As cypress woods are prone to sparking,
they are recommended only for enclosed fires [29].


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
Rodents and deer consume cypress seedlings [27].  Cypress are considered
undesirable forage for livestock, although young plants are occasionally
browsed [27].  


PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
NO-ENTRY


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
NO-ENTRY


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Grazing and trampling by livestock are detrimental to cypress seedlings.
Fire followed by intensive grazing could eliminate a cypress grove [1].

Gowen cypress grows best on the coast.  Although waterlogged soils may
result in dwarfed trees, Gowen cypress could be safely used for low
hedges and windbreaks because of its dense growth habit [26,27].

Gowen cypress seedlings are susceptible to damping-off fungi [26].  Both
subspecies are highly susceptible to coryneum canker (Coryneum
cardinale), which can kill trees [27].  Fungicides are effective in
preventing the spread of the disease but cannot eradicate it once
infection has begun [27].

Related categories for Species: Cupressus goveniana | Gowen Cypress