Mexican White Cedar
Formats
Conifer used as a windbreaker and for timber.
Evergreen conifer up to 40m. The leaves are greyish-green. The cones are rounded not flattened and brown. Their maturity is in autumn.
Use
Bonsai, Windbreak, Desertification, Specimen, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Timber, Medicinal, Landscaping, Screen, Reforestation
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Description
Landscaping, environmental plantings.
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Cupressus lusitanica |
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When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Stratification | Best results |
| Average germination (%) | 20 |
| Seeds per gram | 160 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Bonsai, Windbreak, Desertification, Specimen, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Timber, Medicinal, Landscaping, Screen, Reforestation |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral to acid |
| Soil type | Sand |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Sub-tropical, Warm areas |
Care
| Watering | Moderate |
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Planting & care
Direct sowing. Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 30-60 days before the sowing.
Likes sandy and poor soils.
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