× Cuprocyparis notabilis
noble cypress
An evergreen conifer to 15m tall or more, broadly conical in habit, with rather lax sprays of blue-green, scaley leaves and small, globose grey-green cones
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue Green | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Foliage may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Cuprocyparis are large, very fast-growing evergreen trees of narrowly conical or columnar habit, with tiny scale-like leaves in dense sprays, and small spherical cones
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required. Old wood will not resprout
Pests
May be susceptible to conifer aphid and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to a bacterial canker and honey fungus; see Conifers: brown patches
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