Overview

Glyptostrobus pensilis 'Wooly Mammoth' is a plant with a pyramidal habit in the genus Glyptostrobus, part of the Cupressaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Glyptostrobus pensilis 'Wooly Mammoth' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen tree and waterside planting.

About

Glyptostrobus pensilis 'Wooly Mammoth', known as the Chinese swamp cypress 'Wooly Mammoth', is a deciduous conifer with a pyramidal habit. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered site with moist, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as a specimen tree or for waterside planting. This cultivar is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Its main seasons of interest are spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Glyptostrobus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Glyptostrobus pensilis 'Wooly Mammoth' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Pyramidal

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Specimen tree, waterside planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Glyptostrobus pensilis 'Wooly Mammoth'

Propagation

Seed, cuttings

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids, scale insects

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot in waterlogged soils

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