Care of the tree Cupressus funebris or Chinese weeping cypress |
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The genus Cupressus, family Cupressaceae, includes about 30 species of trees native to Asia, Europe and America. Some species are: Cupressus funebris, Cupressus sempervirens, Cupressus sargentii, Cupressus arizonica, Cupressus macrocarpa, Cupressus atlantica, Cupressus dupreziana, Cupressus forbesii. Common names: Chinese weeping cypress. This species is native to China. They are evergreen trees with an elegant appearance and hanging branches that reach 25 meters (82 feet) in height. The small bluish-green scale-like leaves are up to 3 mm in length. They produce globose cones 12 mm (0.47") in diameter, green in color that turn brown over time. Chinese weeping cypress is used as isolated specimens in large gardens and in public parks. Young specimens can be grown in pots as indoor and greenhouse plants. Cupressus funebris needs a full sun exposure. It resists frost down to -10 ºC (14 ºF). Chinese weeping cypress grows well in any type of well-drained soil except alkaline soils. Transplanting is done in early spring. Water regularly waiting for the substrate to almost dry completely. It resists heat well Fertilize with a little compost at the end of winter. Cupressus funebris does not need pruning. Chinese weeping cypress is a plant resistant to the usual pests and diseases but sensitive to excess water in the roots. Cupressus funebris is propagated from seeds sown in late winter. |
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