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Cupressus guadalupense

Also Known As

  • Cupressus guadalupensis
  • Guadalupe Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 40'-65'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Cupressus guadalupense plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus guadalupense

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 40 FT - 65 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus guadalupense

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This "very beautiful, fast-growing tree" (Hillier) offers attractively peeling cherry-red bark, ascending branches densely clothed in grey-green foliage and large! (to 2") globular cones. S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Cupressus guadalupense plant

How to Grow Cupressus guadalupense

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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