Himalayan Cypress
Cupressus torulosa
- Native to:
- China, India, Nepal, Pakistan
Nadiatalent,John Pavelka (www.flickr.com) from Austin, TX, USA,pjeganathan (www.inaturalist.org),S. Rae (www.flickr.com) from Scotland, UK,Steve Hicks (www.flickr.com) from Liverpool, UK,Felix Dance (www.flickr.com),Georges Jansoone ( JoJan ),S. Rae (www.flickr.com) from Scotland, UK,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Tangopaso,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Daderot
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Cupressus
- Species:
- Cupressus torulosa
- USDA Symbol:
- CUTO2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Himalayan regions, prefers slopes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light and cool temperatures after cold stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI