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    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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