Bhutan Cypress, Himalayan Cypress Cupressus torulosa

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Botanical Name:

Cupressus torulosa

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Cupressus

Species:

torulosa

Common Name:

Bhutan Cypress, Himalayan Cypress

Height:
120 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: seed can be treated with Captan (4 tablespoons/gallon of water) during stratification to prevent fungal problems.
In a Nutshell:
* Cupressus torulosa , known as the Himalayan cypress , is a species of cypress . This species is found in the Himalaya from 300 to 1800 m and on limestone in Sichuan , China and Vietnam . more...
* The plant is burnt as an incense. The leaves are used. Wood - moderately hard, very durable. Used for general construction. more...
* Bright green or bluish-green, drooping branchlets, native to Himalayas.
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov