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Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping'

Also Known As

  • Cupressus arizonica 'Raywood's Weeping'
  • Cupressus arizonica 'Raywoods Weeping'
  • Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Raywood's Weeping'
  • Raywoods Weeping Arizona Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 12'-20'
  • W: 2'-15'

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

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Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping' plant details

Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, container plant, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The branches of this handsome bluish-grey conifer hang straight down making it a very upright, narrow tree (to 20't x 2'w in 10 years) if the central leader is staked; from Raywood Nursery in Australia. S/M-D/GDr
Coniferous evergreen tree with a very narrow habit and pendulous branches. Central leader should be staked. Perfect for that tight space in your garden. Growth Rate medium, 8-12" annually
Cupressus glabra ' Raywood's Weeping ' - A blue weeping form of Arizona Cypress. Foliage coarse with a blue grey look. Stake main leader, all other branches pendulous straight down. Looks like a weeping giant redwood.
Evergreen, stake leader for height, deer resistant. Wind & drought tolerant once established. Zones 5-8.

Gardening facts about Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping' plant

How to Grow Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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