Cupressus torulosa 'Compacta' (Himalayan cypress)

Botanical name: Cupressus torulosa 'Compacta'
Common name(s): Himalayan cypress
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

An excellent variety for windbreaks and hedges. Fast growing, with light green foliage on pendulous branches. C. arizonica (Arizona cypress) has pale blue-green foliage. These tall-growing trees are best suited to large gardens. The smaller-growing C. macrocarpa (Monterey cypress) is suitable for containers.

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Cupressus torulosa 'Compacta' requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Cupressus torulosa 'Compacta'
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	20 m * 2 m
Categories	Trees
Common name(s)	Himalayan cypress
Origin	West Himalayas
Foliage	Light green foliage on pendulous branches.
Uses in landscape design	Windbreak and can be used as a hedge.
Growth rate	Fast
Other languages	Himalaja sipres (A)

Light green foliage on pendulous branches.

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Cupressus torulosa 'Compacta' (Himalayan cypress)