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Pygmy Cypress
Hesperocyparis pygmaea
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A dwarf coniferous tree with feathery, bright green foliage that turns bronze or copper in winter. Extremely slow-growing and suitable for rock gardens, containers, and small landscapes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Season of Interest
WinterSpringSummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
climax
Native to the United States
Native Range
California coast (Mendocino County)
Native to: California
Function & Care
windbreakerosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation