Ancient Monterey Cypress trees 🌲

Can you say 'Hesperocyparis macrocarpa’? That is officially the name of the rare Monterey cypress tree, which is a coniferous or evergreen type of tree.
Crocker Grove is home to the largest and oldest Monterey Cypress trees in existence. Crocker Grove is Stop 11 on the 17-Mile Drive just south of San Francisco near Pebble Beach. This scenic location is named after Charles Crocker, one of the railroad barons responsible for building the luxurious Hotel Del Monte in Monterey and the original 17-Mile Drive way back in 1881. Pebble Beach contains one of only two native Monterey Cypress forests in the entire world.
We drive through these ancient forests on the 17-Mile Drive. The 17-Mile Drive is a scenic road through Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula in California. It offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, coastal cliffs, and the famous Lone Cypress tree. The drive also features luxurious homes, golf courses, and several scenic stops, including beaches and viewpoints. It is a popular tourist attraction known for its natural beauty and picturesque landscapes.
Fun fact: Pebble Beach contains one of only two native Monterey Cypress forests in the world. The other is across Carmel Bay at Point Lobos State Park. Source: www.pebblebeac...
The Monterey Cypress forests at 17-Mile Drive are estimated to be around 2,000 years old. The massive trees in this travel video are about 300 years old- babies! These ancient forests are among the few remaining native stands of Monterey Cypress, which are found only in two locations in the world
“The Monterey cypress is found naturally only on the Central Coast of California. Due to being a glacial relict, the natural distributional range of the species during modern times is confined to two small relict populations near Carmel, California, at Cypress Point in Pebble Beach and at Point Lobos.” Source: en.wikipedia.o...
The conservation status of the Monterey Cypress is G1, highly at risk. This is why it is such a blessing that the 17-Mile Drive protects this huge, mystical trees and their habitat!
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Monterey Cypress trees, these ancient wonders as seen along the 17-Mile Drive, a lovely drive through their forest and some close ups for us tree huggers!