About
A medium-sized, evergreen conifer to about 20m tall from the mountains of the Western Cape of South Africa, with scale-like, dark green foliage and small, rounded cones. The Willowmore cedar is an attractive and graceful tree for a warm, sheltered, mild garden, or a specialist conifer or botanical collection.
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.