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Cupressus gigantea - silver select

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-50'
  • W: 20'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Cupressus gigantea - silver select plant details

Cupressus gigantea - silver select is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus gigantea - silver select

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus gigantea - silver select

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From seed shared with us by the UCSC arboretum this beautiful form of a rare Himalayan giant grows to some 30 to 50', eventually reaching much greater size. Deep rooted, durable, this should make a fine garden or street tree where space is allowed, if given some summer water, especially in youth. USDA Zone 7.

Gardening facts about Cupressus gigantea - silver select plant

How to Grow Cupressus gigantea - silver select

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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