Fitzroya cupressoides | Les Jardins du Florilège

Nom vernaculaire

Cyprès de Patagonie

Famille

Cupressaceae

Synonymes

Cupresstellata patagonica, Fitzroya patagonica, Libocedrus cupressoides

The Patagonian cypress is a rare conifer in Europe. It will reach approximately 5 m in height in 10 years. Weeping habit.

Classification

Conifer

Climat

Zone 8: from -12°C to -7°C

Couleur de feuille

Silver

Blue

Green

Exposition

Sunny

Part shade

Hauteur minimum

2000cm

Hauteur max

3000cm

Intérêts remarquables

Bark

General description

Origin: Native to the Andean mountains of central Chile and adjacent regions of Argentina. In Europe, it can reach 10m to 15m in height and 9m in width.
Climate: Cannot withstand temperatures below -15°C. Avoid in regions with very dry summers.
Exposure: Sunny to partial shade.
Soil: Acidic, well-drained. Cool.
Growth: Slow.
Use: Insulates
Note: Its scientific name is a tribute to Robert Fitzroy.

Dimensions: Can reach 40m to 50m in height in its country of origin.
Habit: This conifer has a weeping shape.
Bark: Reddish and peeling.
Branches: Ascending.
Note: In Argentina, it is protected in parks. Its very long lifespan (3600 years for some specimens) makes it one of the oldest trees on the planet.