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Cupressus funebris

Also Known As

  • Chamaecyparis funebris
  • Chinese Weeping Cypress
  • Funeral Cypress
  • Mourning Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 40'-100'
  • W: 30'-60'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cupressus funebris plant details

Cupressus funebris is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus funebris

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 30 FT - 60 FT - wide, 40 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, container plant, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus funebris

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, pollution, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pendulous branches and delicate foliage fit the name "Funeral Cypress". Elegant as a specimen.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Gardening facts about Cupressus funebris plant

How to Grow Cupressus funebris

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 6'-15'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • low
  • dry in summer
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aka Cupressus guadalupensis var. forbesii, Hesperocyparis forbesii, CYPRESS, Forbes' Cypress, Tecate Cypress

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 12'-35'

Width: 6'-25'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 60'-80'

Width: 15'-40'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Bhutan Cypress

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 20'-30'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - low
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