Cupressus lusitanica var. benthamii
BENTHAM'S CYPRESS, MEXICAN CYPRESS
Cupressaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Callitropsis benthamii, Cupressus benthamii, C. benthamii var. knightiana, C. knightiana, Hesperocyparis benthamii

Other Common Names: Cedar of Goa

 
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Cupressus lusitanica var. benthamii
BENTHAM'S CYPRESS, MEXICAN CYPRESS
Cupressaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 8-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & formal designs

Uses: windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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