SEEDS OF MEXICAN WHITE CEDAR - CUPRESSUS LUSITANICA
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.
Calendar
| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
| Sow outdoors |
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| Average germination (%) | 20 |
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| Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Warm areas |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Plant use | Bonsai, Desertification, Erosion control, Gardening, Landscaping, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Reforestation, Screen, Specimen, Timber, Windbreak |
| Seeds per gram | 160 |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
| Soil - Type | Sand |
| Stratification | Best results |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
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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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !