Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Cupressus

Species:

Cupressus rushforthii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Cypress seeds typically benefit from cool stratification and germinate better with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI