Cupressus himalaica

Also Known As

Bhutan Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

7a-10b

Cupressus himalaica plant details

Cupressus himalaica is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus himalaica

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus himalaica

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shared with us by Tony Avent whose plant apparently succumbed to impact by meteor (he says it was an ice storm) -- the most important point being that, compared to C. cashmeriana, in prolonged temperatures below 20 °F the species is quite a bit tougher having withstood dips below 10 °F no worse for wear. A pyramidal tree eventually to 20-30' in cultivation with deliciously weeping branchlets of powder blue contrasting stoically with the rich, orange-red bark. We provide ours consistent but infrequent irrigation in summer. Fast growing. Probably cold hardy to the bottom end of USDA Zone 7, possibly squeaking into Zone 6; maybe you can tell us.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cupressus himalaica plant

How to Grow Cupressus himalaica

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
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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