Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cupressus torulosa Arctic Green Bhutan Cypress, Himalayan Cypress, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees, Conifers Conical, Dense, Upright
Description:
A hardy upright conifer with a conical habit and very dense dark-green foliage. Great to use for hedging and windbreaks. Easy care. Grows approx. 8-20m tall x 2-4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Park And Gardens, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers well drained soil in a sunny position, but will tolerate part shade. A tough shrub tolerating most conditions and climates including pollution and salt. Great as a hedge if pruned often, 2-3 times a year. Plant 1.5 - 2m apart if hedging. For best results feed in Spring with a long term slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cupressaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High
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