How to tend a Cupressus macrocarpa

Also known as: Callitropsis macrocarpa (Hartw.) D.P.Little, Cupressus hartwegii Carrière, Cupressus lambertiana Carrière, Cupressus macrocarpa Hartw., Cupressus macrocarpa var. angulata Lemmon, Cupressus macrocarpa var. farallonensis Mast., Cupressus macrocarpa var. lambertiana (Carrière) Mast., Cupressus macrocarpa subsp. lobosensis Silba, Cupressus reinwardtii Beissn., Neocupressus macrocarpa (Hartw.) de Laub., Cupressus lambertiana var. fastigiata Carrière, Cupressus macrocarpa f. fastigiata (Carrière) Rehder, Cupressus macrocarpa f. lutea (Webster) Rehder, Cupressus macrocarpa var. lutea Webster, Cupressus macrocarpa var. crippsii R.Sm., Cupressus macrocarpa f. crippsii (R.Sm.) Rehder, Cupressus macrocarpa f. pygmaea A.B.Jacks., Cupressus macrocarpa Hartw. ex Gordon & Glend.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade, grows in sunny places

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
US California
Category
Cupressaceae, Cupressus
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, viewing period year around
Flower colors
Leaf color green, fruit color dark brown
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