About
An evergreen, cypress-like conifer from southern Africa to about 15m tall with small, scale-like, dark green foliage and small, round, knobby cones. A fast-growing and graceful tree for a warm, sheltered, mild garden with well-drained soil, or for specialist conifer collections in a cool glasshouse.
About the genus
Xerosicyos is a genus of plants encompassing species that may be herbaceous, shrubby, or woody. They are grown for their ornamental flowers, foliage, or fruit, and vary in hardiness and cultural requirements
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.