About
An evergreen conifer to 15m tall or more, broadly conical in habit, with rather lax sprays of blue-green, scaley leaves and small, globose grey-green cones.
About the genus
× Cuprocyparis are large, very fast-growing evergreen trees of narrowly conical or columnar habit, with tiny scale-like leaves in dense sprays, and small spherical cones
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
ToxicityFoliage may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required. Old wood will not resprout
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to conifer aphid and scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a bacterial canker and honey fungus; see Conifers: brown patches