Baker Cypress vs California alder

Cupressus bakeri compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Key Differences

• Baker Cypress is Vulnerable while California alder is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baker Cypress	California alder
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family	Cupressaceae	Betulaceae
Genus	Cupressus	Alnus
Species	Cupressus bakeri	Alnus rhombifolia

Evolutionary Relationship

Baker Cypress and California alder share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Plantae. (Plants)

Conservation Status

Baker Cypress

VU — Vulnerable

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baker Cypress	California alder
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baker Cypress

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

Baker Cypress

The Baker Cypress (Cupressus bakeri) is a species in the genus Cupressus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.