KASHMIR CYPRESS
Cupressus cashmeriana
SKU: 2127-008
Description
The Cupressus cashmeriana, also known as Bhutan Cypress or Kashmir Cypress, is a medium to large coniferous tree that can grow up to 45 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 3 meters. The foliage is very ornamental, pendulous (weeping) and blue-green. Young trees have soft needle-like leaves. The tree produces ovoid seed cones that are dark green and mature to a dark brown color. The natural populations of this species are fragmented and face conservation challenges. The Cupressus cashmeriana has been granted the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Hardiness zones: 9-11, some sources say it is hardy to zone 7.
Location: Sun
Seeds per pack: 8
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is generally within 60 days after the warming period, though they could take a few months. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and early May, is in a cold frame or cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
The Cupressus cashmeriana, also known as Bhutan Cypress or Kashmir Cypress, is a medium to large coniferous tree that can grow up to 45 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 3 meters. The foliage is very ornamental, pendulous (weeping) and blue-green. Young trees have soft needle-like leaves. The tree produces ovoid seed cones that are dark green and mature to a dark brown color. The natural populations of this species are fragmented and face conservation challenges. The Cupressus cashmeriana has been granted the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Hardiness zones: 9-11, some sources say it is hardy to zone 7.
Location: Sun
Seeds per pack: 8
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. Germination is generally within 60 days after the warming period, though they could take a few months. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and early May, is in a cold frame or cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
