Cupressus lusitanica 'Glauca Pendula' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus lusitanica 'Glauca Pendula'
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus lusitanica 'Glauca Pendula'
USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Maybe one of my favorite five conifers. This plant is a bit hard to propagate, but grows like a weed once it is going. Beautiful blue tresses of foliage. Makes a great large container plant, too.
By: Specialty Ornamentals
Gardening facts about Cupressus lusitanica 'Glauca Pendula' plant
aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar