Cupressus dupreziana

Also Known As

Cupressus dupreziana var. dupreziana
Cupressus sempervirens var. dupreziana
Italian Cypress
Saharan Cypress
Tarout

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 40'-70'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

7a-11

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Cupressus dupreziana plant details

Cupressus dupreziana is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts birds. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus dupreziana

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 40 FT - 70 FT - tall
Uses: rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus dupreziana

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Considered by some to have specific rank C. dupreziana is a geographical form of sempervirens. It is exceedingly rare with colonies of thousand year old specimens in the Tassili mountains between Ghat and Djanet Morocco in the northern Sahara which were discovered in 1864 but many have since been destroyed. Only 150 or so plants remain in the wild. Established plants are drought tolerant to say the least, this may be the ultimate xeriscape conifer.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Cupressus dupreziana plant

How to Grow Cupressus dupreziana

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
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

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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