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Also Known As

Cedro Blanco
Mexican White Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 70'-100'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Cupressus lusitanica plant details

Cupressus lusitanica is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus lusitanica

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 70 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus lusitanica

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With rapid growth of up to 2 ½ feet per year, healthy appearance and spreading habit to 30-50' tall, this is an excellent windbreak tree. The lovely fern-like foliage also makes it an excellent ornamental. This tree is an interesting specimen that comes to us from Mexico and South America. It has been widely planted as an ornamental and timber tree from Texas to Portugal and beyond! S/M

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Gardening facts about Cupressus lusitanica plant

How to Grow Cupressus lusitanica

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
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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