About
A tall, slim, cone-shaped evergreen conifer with flat, weeping branches of scale-like blue to grey-green leaves.
About the genus
Xanthocyparis are evergreen trees with much-branched sprays of small scale-like leaves and roughly spherical cones that mature in two years
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitPendulous weeping, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in moist but well-drained soil. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Excellent specimen conifer
PruningNo pruning required, but shaped subjects, including hedges, will need trimming twice a year.
PropagationPropagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root diseases