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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

By: Forestfarm

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

By: Garden World

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.

By: Kigi Nursery

Evergreen, stake leader for height, deer resistant. Wind & drought tolerant once established. Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Garden photo gallery of Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping'

Photo of Cupressus glabra 'Raywood's Weeping' foliage by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Anna Kullgren

By: Anna Kullgren

By: Anna Kullgren

By: Anna Kullgren

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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Plant Type

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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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