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    Cupressus pygmaea

    Also Known As

    • Cupressus goveniana 'Pygmaea'
    • Mendocino Cypress

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 10'-50'
    • W: 5'-25'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Cupressus pygmaea plant details

    Cupressus pygmaea is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and brown fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus pygmaea

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 25 FT - wide, 10 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus pygmaea

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This form of the very restricted Gowan Cypress grows to only 3' on the barren soil of the Mendocino California coastline; under better conditions it grows to 40-60' with exfoliating bark and plumose citronella scented foliage S/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    From the high barren region on the coast of Mendocino county, this species is distinguished from its close relative, C. goveniana, by its thin black seeds. The species name is a bit of a misnomer in that these plants will only be pygmies in very poor soil; otherwise they should eventually grow to over 50 feet high. Full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Frost hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cupressus pygmaea plant

    How to Grow Cupressus pygmaea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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