x Cupressocyparis is a cross between Monterrey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and Alaskan Cypress (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis). Its foliage can aggravate the skin upon contact.
Hybrid between Chamaecyparis nootkatensis and Cupressus macrocarpa. Accepts a wide variety of soils and climate conditions.
| Plant Types: | Perennial, Tree |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 25 feet to 50 feet |
| Width: | 15 feet to 25 feet |
| Zones: | 6a to 9b |
| Leaf Color: | Blue, Green |
| Special Features: | Not North American native |
| Shape: | Columnar, Oval, Pyramidal |
| Fertilizer: | Miracle-Gro® Nursery Select Miracid® Water Soluble Plant Food, Miracle-Gro® Shake 'n Feed® Continuous Release All Purpose Plant Food |
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Propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Coniferous trees. Will grow to be about 60-70 ft., growing an average of 15-20 ft. every 5 yrs. x Cupressocyparis are mainly grown for hedging. Species do best in full sun or partial shade.
x Cupressocyparis plants can be used as hedging but are mostly grown as a specimen trees.
x Cupressocyparis bears cones; femals cones are spherical and usually dark-brown, while male cones are long and yellow. Foliage comes in a variety of colors among species: dark green, bright yellow, gray-green, gray-blue, etc.
Tree is not very fussy about soil type but does require moderate to regular water. Does best with deep, well draining soil.
Fertilization is not generally required for good plant output when grown in the landscape. Container grown plants should get a very low concentration of water soluble fertilizer once every other week during the growing season. Do not over fertilize.
Remove crossing shoots, annually, in late winter or early spring. Since x Cupressocyparis are fast-growing, trim hedges 2-3 times during growth; the last cut should be in late summer or early fall.
Caterpillars, scale insects, sawfly, and bark beetles. Other problems include needle blight, tip and branch dieback, canker, and root rot.