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Cupressus lusitanica
Mexican Cypress
Notes Uses: Tall, erect tree excellent as a screen or living fence.
Can withstand periods of extreme cold but does not like water logging.
Typically lives in environments of higher rainfall but can endure short dry periods. Enjoys deep fertile soil.
  • Canopy Shape canopy-pyramidal Pyramidal
  • Height 20-30m
  • Spread 4-6m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Cupressaceae
  • Botanical Name Cupressus lusitanica
  • Common Name Mexican Cypress
  • Origin N.E. Mexico, Central America
  • Habit Erect, Dense, Pendulous, Crown broadly pyramidal
  • Landscape Plains, Hills
  • Soil Texture Gravel, Loam, Rock, Sand, Clay
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Insignificant
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
  • Foliage Bluish-green
  • Flower Type Cones
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)