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    • Photo of Cupressus cashmeriana foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Cupressus cashmeriana

    Also Known As

    • Cupressus darjeelingensis
    • Cupressus himalaica var. darjeelingensis
    • Cupressus pseudohimalaica
    • Cupressus tortulosa
    • Cupressus torulosa var. cashmeriana
    • Bengal Kashmir Cypress
    • Himalayan Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'-60'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

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    Cupressus cashmeriana plant details

    Cupressus cashmeriana is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus cashmeriana

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai, cascading, container plant, fragrant foliage, lacy leaves, unique, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus cashmeriana

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Very handsome and very rare (even in its Himalayan homeland), this small-medium tree has silvery-blue foliage; these plants (grown from seed) still exhibit juvenile foliage; part of C. cashmeriana complex. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Sublime evergreen conifer from Bhutan with a narrowly pyramidal shape with upright branches dripping with pendulous branchlets of blue, aromatic foliage. Typically 8-10’ tall and 4’ wide in 10 years, a gorgeous large specimen! Probably best with some protection from high winds in a sunny location and occasional irrigation in well-drained soil. Hardy to 10 degrees (according to Buchholz).

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    We once saw a stunning tree at Sola Madre in northern Italy. The 200 year old (not sure, but old) filled a courtyard with long strands of gray green needles. Hardy in California and Oregon coasts. Maybe Medford, Oregon is warm enough. Limited, one per customer.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Fabulous lacy blue foliage, wondrously pendulous. A real showstopper. Fast growing, but works for a while as a container centerpiece.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Cupressus cashmeriana plant

    How to Grow Cupressus cashmeriana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    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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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' foliage, form by Kenpei
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    Cupressus forbesii

    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
    Photo of Cupressus forbesii form by Stan Shebs
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    Cupressus macrocarpa

    aka Callitropsis macrocarpa, Cupressus hartwegii, Cupressus lambertiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, Neocupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa form, trunk by Far Out Flora
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    Cupressus himalaica

    aka Bhutan Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cupressus himalaica foliage by Cistus Nursery
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