Cupressus cashmeriana
Kashmir cypress
An evergreen coniferous tree of conical outline, becoming broader with age, with long, flat, pendulous sprays of vivid glaucous blue scale-leaves
Other common names
Bhutan cypressSynonyms
Cupressus torulosa 'Cashmeriana'Cupressus assamica
see moreCupressus darjeelingensis
Cupressus himalaica
Cupressus pendula Griff.
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Blue Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Cupressus are vigorous, evergreen trees with flaking or scaly bark, often with columnar or narrowly ovoid crowns, small, often aromatic, scale-like leaves and small, spherical female cones
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Bhutan
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light, with good ventilation. Outdoors grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame, in spring. Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Architectural
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, especially Cypress aphid which is active during summer and may cause dieback
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus or phytophthora. Cankers may cause the death of twigs and ultimately entire trees
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