Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Cupressus torulosa foliage by Far Out Flora

    Photo by Far Out Flora

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Cupressus torulosa

    Also Known As

    • Himalayan Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 40'
    • W: 40'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Cupressus torulosa plant details

    Cupressus torulosa is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus torulosa

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 40 FT - wide, 0 - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: bonsai, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus torulosa

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?A tall, handsome, pyramidal tree? (C. Harrison) with horizontal branches and flattened sprays of dark-green whip-like branchlets; used sometimes as a fast-growing vertical accent tree. S/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cupressus torulosa plant

    How to Grow Cupressus torulosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    Landscape groups by tags

    See other plant types of Cupressus for your garden

    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    aka Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent', Dwarf Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    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
    View Plant

    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' foliage, form by Kenpei
    View Plant

    More Options

    Cupressus forbesii

    aka Cupressus guadalupensis var. forbesii, Hesperocyparis forbesii, CYPRESS, Forbes' Cypress, Tecate Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-35'

    Width: 6'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus forbesii form by Stan Shebs
    View Plant

    Cupressus macrocarpa

    aka Callitropsis macrocarpa, Cupressus hartwegii, Cupressus lambertiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, Neocupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa form, trunk by Far Out Flora
    View Plant

    More Options

    Cupressus himalaica

    aka Bhutan Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cupressus himalaica foliage by Cistus Nursery
    View Plant
    +104 more Cupressus
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved