Cupressus gigantea 'Tsangpo River'

Also Known As

Cupressus 'Tsangpo River'
Cupressus gigantea
Tsangpo River Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'
W: 5'

planting zones

7a-8b

Cupressus gigantea 'Tsangpo River' plant details

Cupressus gigantea 'Tsangpo River' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus gigantea 'Tsangpo River'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Uses: hedge, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus gigantea 'Tsangpo River'

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This venerable species found growing natively only in southeast Tibet is largest of the Cupressus species, the largest known specimen is the famous 'King Cypress' measuring 150' tall, 15'wide and thought to be 2,600 years old, these trees generally reach 75-100' tall and are irregularly conical in form with soft-green scale-like leaves that are beautiful against its gorgeous fibrous orange-brown bark; this tree is listed as vulnerable in its native habitat. S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Cupressus gigantea 'Tsangpo River' plant

How to Grow Cupressus gigantea 'Tsangpo River'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- birds
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

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