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Cupressus hodginsii

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis hodginsii
Fokienia hodginsii
Fokienia kawaii
Fokienia maclurei

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 4'-30'
W: 2'-10'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Cupressus hodginsii plant details

Cupressus hodginsii is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus hodginsii

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus hodginsii

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

SE China A rare and remarkable conifer, related to both Cupressus and Calocedrus. A small to medium sized shrub of very slow growth. Very distinct scale-like leaves are bright glossy green above and marked with silver bands below, borne in large flattened stems.

By: The Bovees Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cupressus hodginsii plant

How to Grow Cupressus hodginsii

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

aka Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent', Dwarf Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'

Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

sun - mostly sun
regular - drought tolerant

Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' foliage by Evan Bean

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