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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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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