Cupressus chengiana

Also Known As

Cupressus chengiana var. kansuensis
Cupressus chengii

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 75'-80'
W: 30'-50'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Cupressus chengiana plant details

Cupressus chengiana is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. and brown and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus chengiana

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 30 FT - 50 FT - wide, 75 FT - 80 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, rare, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus chengiana

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare species from western China forming a fine textured column that can reach 35' or more, full sun and well drained soils this seems extremely hardy for a Cupressus.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

An extremely rare evergreen from Asian countries found growing in the medium-elevation conifer forests with Pinus tabulaeformis. Mingjiang cypress is grown for its wood there. We acquired this as a seed grown plant when we bought out a fledgling 'Rare Plant' nursery when the owner got a job offer in Ireland (see more about Eric below). Grows about 6-12' in 10 years, so although ultimately very tall, it doesn't happen in one lifetime! Very lovely fine, wispy gray-green foliage. Fairly cold hardy for a Cypress. Found in China 1964 but virtually unknown here.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Cupressus chengiana plant

How to Grow Cupressus chengiana

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- birds
Fruit
- red
- brown
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

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

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