Chinese Weeping Cypress Data Sheet

• Common name: Chinese weeping cypress

• Latin name: Cupressus Funebris

• Genus: Cupressus

• Height: 25 - 30 meters

• Type: Evergreen

• Hardiness: Zone 8–9

• Conservation status: Data deficient

Cupressus funebris, commonly known as the Chinese weeping cypress, is a conifer native to east Asia. Its range extends across south east China and Vietnam.

This tree is generally found at low altitudes, mostly from 100 m (328 ft) to 500 m (1,640 ft).

The Chinese weeping cypress is a small to medium evergreen conifer, reaching a height of 30 m (98 ft). The leaves are pale green and arranged in a flat scaled pattern with 5 mm long needle shoots. The cones are round and 1.5 cm diameter, with a light green colour at immaturity. Mature cones are brown.

It can live up to 200 years.

The Chinese weeping cypress is closely related to the Himalayan cypress, which shares many of its characteristics.

This is a very ornamental tree for garden use and can be used as a potted house plant.

Pre Germination

These seeds need no pretreatment or stratification before sowing. Fill trays or pots with quality compost and firm down gently. Spread seeds across the surface; around 15 in a 10 cm pot is ideal. Cover with 3 mm of compost and gently firm down.

Keep compost damp, not soaking wet or dried out. Place pots or trays on a warm windowsill or in a warm conservatory. Germination should occur at 3–5 weeks.

Post Germination

Once seedlings appear, keep them in a well-ventilated area to reduce the risk of damping off disease. Place in a bright location such as a windowsill. Ensure seedlings never dry out. Water logging should also be avoided; young trees hate wet feet. These seedlings are fairly large and will give you little hassle. They can be separated into their own 4" pots at 18–20 weeks; by this stage they are frost hardy and can stay outside. Fertilization is not required up to this point. During spring and summer we advise using an NPK 10-10-10 fertilizer every 4 weeks.

CAUTION: Slugs and snails love juicy young pines and spruce.

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