Cypress cypress is a common woody plant. It belongs to the Cypress genus and the Cypress family. This tree reaches a height of 25-30 meters and is distinguished by a cone-shaped crown. It has become widespread in the area of the Japanese Islands. This crop looks very decorative, so it is grown in many areas. Below are the top 12 varieties of blunt-leaved cypress with names.
Description of the species
The blunt-leaved cypress is a slow-growing tree that reaches an average height of 25-30 meters. Some specimens grow up to 50 meters. This crop is characterized by a straight trunk that is covered with dark red-brown bark. The plant is characterized by thin branches that are closely located in one horizontal plane.
The culture is distinguished by scaly needles up to 4 millimeters in size. They are characterized by blunt, beveled ends. This is precisely what the name of the culture is connected with. The upper part of the needles is green. In this case, a stomatal strip is present near the base.
In the summer, spherical cones appear on the branches, the diameter of which is 8-12 millimeters. Thanks to its smoothly rounded scales, the cone resembles a soccer ball. It includes 8-12 scales.
Popular varieties
Cypress obtufolia is a common tree in gardens and parks in Japan. It is grown in Western Europe and certain countries of North America. Breeders have developed a large number of varieties that are intended for urban areas. At the same time, there are also dwarf varieties that are distinguished by yellow needles. The culture is often used as the basis for bonsai.
Handsome
This crop is a strong tree whose height exceeds 20 meters. It is characterized by a cone-shaped crown. The short branches of the plant are covered with densely branching coniferous shoots. They are characterized by a slightly sagging upper part. At the beginning of summer, orange-red cones are formed on the plant, the diameter of which reaches 10 centimeters. Subsequently they become darker. The plant is often used in landscape design. It can be used for single plantings or group compositions.
The Krasaviets variety develops well in light sour soil. This crop is highly resistant to frost and can be grown in northern or temperate climates.
The seeds of the plant can be found on sale. It is recommended to treat them with cold for 2-3 months. To do this, you need to place peat or sphagnum moss in a container, place grains on top and put them on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. With the arrival of spring, seed material can be planted in pots for growing seedlings. They are moved into the ground next spring.
Draht
This evergreen crop is small in size. This cypress tree is considered medium-sized. Its height does not exceed 3 meters. At the same time, the plant reaches 1.5 meters in diameter. The Drakht variety is characterized by a compact, asymmetrical, columnar-shaped crown. It turns out quite thick.
This cypress tree has straight and stiff shoots. It has blunt and scaly needles with soft and short needles. They are characterized by an emerald green color. The plant has thick and straight branches, which are characterized by an irregular arrangement.
The top of the shoots are covered with smooth dark brown bark, which has a slight reddish tint. In summer, cones are formed on plants, which contain 8-12 scales.
Cypress Drakht has many advantages. This culture has pronounced decorative properties and is characterized by ease of cultivation. The plant easily withstands pruning and is highly resistant to frost. Among the disadvantages is high sensitivity to even minimal moisture deficiency.
Tatsumi Gold
This Japanese cypress is characterized by thin branches that are densely covered with small scale-like leaves - needles. On old shoots they may fall off, which makes the shrub more decorative. This is due to the fact that beautiful orange-brown shoots are exposed. Young needles have a bright yellow color. In summer, it takes on a yellow-green hue. In autumn and winter, cypress has a golden color.
This variety is recommended to be planted in sunny areas. Thanks to this, the needles will retain their rich golden color. In shady places it becomes paler.
This culture is characterized by slow growth. Young plants have a rounded shape with a pronounced central trunk. As the culture develops, it stretches out and becomes broadly pyramidal. By the age of 10, the plant reaches a height of 1.3 meters. Moreover, its width is 1 meter. During the year, the crop increases by an average of 10 centimeters.
This variety was obtained in Japan quite a long time ago. However, in European countries it became widespread only in the eighties of the last century. This crop requires acidic or neutral soil. It is important to keep it moist and well drained. This variety can be grown in the fifth winter hardiness zone. It can withstand temperatures down to -29 degrees.
Chirimen
This coniferous plant belongs to the category of natural dwarf plants. The low-growing shrub has a self-forming narrow pyramidal crown and branches of varying lengths, which are directed upward and are rigid. The plant also has gray-brown bark and shallow roots.
The decorative effect of this plant is given by the scaly needles, which are pressed against the shoots and have a soft texture.It is characterized by an attractive color. The bright green base may turn blue or gray when exposed to climatic conditions.
An adult shrub rarely grows more than 90 centimeters. At the same time, the neat crown reaches a diameter of 55-60 centimeters. Ephedra has a weak development intensity. In 1 year it increases by a maximum of 3-8 centimeters. By the age of 10, the crop grows on average to 45-50 centimeters in height and up to 30 centimeters in width.
The shrub becomes more decorative during the period when small cones appear. They are distinguished by a neat conical shape and a uniform brown tint. The diameter of the cones reaches 1 centimeter.
A distinctive feature of this coniferous perennial is the unusual structure of the shoots. In addition, it is characterized by high frost resistance, resistance to fungal infections, and the ability to grow in open ground and in containers. In addition, the plant easily adapts to urban conditions, is characterized by a long life cycle and is distinguished by its versatility of use.
At the same time, the variety is also characterized by certain disadvantages. It has difficulty withstanding dry periods and is susceptible to gusty winds, which negatively affect soft needles. In addition, the plant does not tolerate transplants well and can hardly withstand transportation.
Filicoides
This crop can develop as a spreading bush or a narrow tree. It has several varietal subspecies. However, in any case, the plant is always characterized by slow growth and an unusual shape. It is characterized by drooping branches and small secondary shoots.
The name of the culture itself comes from Latin. The word "filix" is translated as fern.So botanists wanted to say that the foliage of the crop resembles a fern. This plant is easy to grow in well-drained soil of medium moisture. It is recommended to plant it in well-lit places. However, the plant develops well in partial shade.
The variety develops best in fertile soil. Therefore, in the spring it is recommended to fertilize the crop with preparations that are characterized by slow release. This variety also needs to be protected from strong winds.
Pygmaea
This is a fairly old variety that was bred in Japan. In the fifties of the nineteenth century, the English collector of conifers Robert Fortuna brought the first specimens to Europe and presented them at the Royal Nursery. From that moment on, the culture became incredibly popular.
Over 1 year, the branches increase in size by 5-7.5 centimeters. However, this variety is characterized by slow development. By the age of 10, the crop does not exceed 75 centimeters in height. She prefers acidic or neutral soil. It is important that the soil is sufficiently moist and fertile. At the same time, it is important to provide high-quality drainage during planting.
The plant grows well in sunny places. When planted in the shade, the variety may shed its lower shoots, so this is not recommended. It needs to be pruned in early spring - after the end of frost.
This variety is considered quite hardy. It can easily withstand temperatures down to -29 degrees, but requires mulching of the roots. This avoids damage to the root system due to sudden changes in temperature.
This cypress tree looks truly luxurious. It has spreading shoots and bronze-green needles. In winter, the needles become darker in color.
Fernsprey Gold
This tree grows up to 3 meters in height. It is characterized by greenish-yellow shoots and a pyramidal crown. The needles are lemon-yellow in color. In this case, the needles have a twisted and slightly flattened shape. Due to this, the shoots resemble a fern.
Camarachiba
This variety is characterized by yellow-orange needles. Moreover, the size of the plant does not exceed 60 centimeters. Camarachiba has an irregular crown shape. In some ways it resembles a small mop. This means that the variety is perfect for forming topiaries. It is important to consider that the variety cannot be grown in the northern regions. It can only withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees.
Nana Gracilis
It is a small evergreen shrub that remains green throughout the year. The culture is often confused with cypress due to similar names, but these are completely different plants.
Cypress Nana Gracilis is distinguished by a massive and strong root system and a lush crown, which can be given different shapes. The bark on the trunk is burgundy-brown in color. At the same time, it has a smooth surface with slight roughness.
Although the plant is considered a dwarf plant, it can reach significant sizes. For example, the maximum height of the trunk reaches 5 meters, while the width of the crown is 2 meters. Such plants are quite rare. The average height usually does not exceed 3 meters.
Cypress needles have an attractive appearance and pleasant texture. Its softness is due to the abundance of small scales. This plant has many advantages. The culture is distinguished by its pronounced decorative properties and resistance to frost.In addition, its needles contain a lot of vitamin C.
Aurora
This is a low-growing plant that does not exceed 60 centimeters in height. At the same time, it grows up to 50 centimeters in diameter. A characteristic feature of the crown of the bush is that it is twisted in a spiral. Moreover, in appearance it looks like a wide cone.
The needles develop in a certain order and direction. As it grows, it forms a kind of fan. The needles have a fairly soft texture. Moreover, they have a bright emerald color. The plant is distinguished by shallow roots that grow horizontally.
The variety can be grown on the balcony, in flowerpots or in special containers. It can also be planted in open ground. The Aurora cypress variety has many advantages. This crop has an attractive appearance and can be an excellent decoration for a personal plot. This is a frost-resistant variety that is suitable for cultivation throughout almost the entire territory of Russia. In addition, the culture is characterized by low maintenance requirements.
At the same time, the plant has practically no disadvantages. However, when growing it, it is important to take into account that young bushes of this variety require annual fertilization.
Teddy Bear
This is a neat coniferous cypress tree, which is distinguished by fern-like leaves. Most likely, this is how the culture got its name. This plant is characterized by being a slow grower. Moreover, its height usually does not exceed 3 meters, and its width – 2.
At ground level, the plant forms a rosette. From there the shoots appear. In appearance they are similar to fern leaves, but are narrower and denser.It is recommended to grow this crop in fertile soil. It should be quite sour and moist.
An important advantage is the plant's resistance to heat and cold. The culture easily withstands gusts of wind and develops normally in urban conditions. At the same time, the variety also has an important disadvantage. Its needles are toxic and can cause skin irritation.
Contorta
This variety of cypress is distinguished by its compact size and pronounced decorative properties. It is resistant to many diseases and pests. The variety is characterized by curly needles that wrap around the shoots. Thanks to this, each of them resembles a unique sculpture. The branches of the cypress are spaced from the trunk and bend slightly in the form of a hook. It looks very decorative.
The Contorta variety can grow in any soil. At the same time, it is important to provide it with reliable protection from strong winds and drought. This crop is distinguished by a thick dark green crown. It usually does not exceed 30 centimeters in height. The culture is usually used as a landscape accent plant. It can be used to form a hedge or in a rock garden. The plant is also often used as a bonsai base.
This variety can be grown in sun or partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil and reliable protection from the wind. To protect the roots from freezing, they need to be insulated with mulch during the winter.
The blunt-leaved cypress is a spectacular crop that looks very attractive. Moreover, today many varieties of this plant have been bred, each of which has its own characteristic characteristics.
