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    Cupressus forbesii

    Also Known As

    • Cupressus guadalupensis var. forbesii
    • Hesperocyparis forbesii
    • CYPRESS
    • Forbes' Cypress
    • Tecate Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 12'-35'
    • W: 6'-25'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Cupressus forbesii plant details

    Cupressus forbesii is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus forbesii

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 FT - 25 FT - wide, 12 FT - 35 FT - tall
    Uses: distinctive bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus forbesii

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare cypress native in a small range of Southern California and Northern Mexico, and the only host plant for Thorne's Hairstreak butterfly. A conifer tolerant of varying conditions such as moist to dry soils, acid to alkaline soils, clay to sand, drought tolerant and moderate salt exposure. Excessive watering is not recommended. Columnar or oval. Medium green colored needles in all seasons and the small cones attract birds.

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cupressus forbesii plant

    How to Grow Cupressus forbesii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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