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Cupressus macnabiana [Walker Rd. Blue]
Also Known As
- Cupressus macnabiana SBH 21.0014 [Walker Rd/dark blue]
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 20'-40'
- W: 10'-30'
planting zones
- 6b-9b
Cupressus macnabiana [Walker Rd. Blue] plant details
Cupressus macnabiana [Walker Rd. Blue] is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. 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, average, 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 macnabiana [Walker Rd. Blue]
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Uses: distinctive bark, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus macnabiana [Walker Rd. Blue]
- USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
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How to Grow Cupressus macnabiana [Walker Rd. Blue]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cupressus for your garden
aka Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent', Dwarf Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 24"-120"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 6'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- low
- dry in summer
aka Cupressus guadalupensis var. forbesii, Hesperocyparis forbesii, CYPRESS, Forbes' Cypress, Tecate Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12'-35'
Width: 6'-25'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Callitropsis macrocarpa, Cupressus hartwegii, Cupressus lambertiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, Neocupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 60'-80'
Width: 15'-40'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Bhutan Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- regular - low
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