Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress) Cupressus cashmeriana
Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress) (Cupressus cashmeriana) is an evergreen perennial tree in the Cupressaceae family, native to Eastern Himalaya: Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh and south-east Tibet (not Kashmir, despite the name). It grows 12–25 m (39–82 ft) tall and 5–9 m (16–30 ft) wide, wants full sun and moderate water, and is hardy to about -8 °C (18 °F). Space plants about 6 m (20 ft) apart.
Plan Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress) in your garden →
Free. Draw your beds, then watch it grow through the year in 2D and 3D.
Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress) at a glance
| Type | Perennial tree, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Mature height | 12–25 m (39–82 ft) |
| Mature spread | 5–9 m (16–30 ft) |
| Spacing | 6 m (20 ft) centre to centre |
| Sun | Full sun, at least 6 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Moderate; drought tolerance low, waterlogging tolerance none |
| Soil pH | 5–7.5 |
| Cold hardiness | About -8 °C (18 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 8) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 32 °C (90 °F) |
| Wind tolerance | None |
| Pollinator value | None |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | Eastern Himalaya: Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh and south-east Tibet (not Kashmir, despite the name) |
| Common in gardens of | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India |
Is Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress) toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
Not known to be poisonous.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress)
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like full sun and moderate water.
Questions about Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress)
- How far apart should I plant Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress)?
- About 6 m (20 ft) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 5–9 m (16–30 ft).
- Does Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress) need full sun?
- Full sun: at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress) need?
- Moderate water. Drought tolerance is low and waterlogging tolerance none.
- How cold-hardy is Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress)?
- It tolerates about -8 °C (18 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 8.
- Is Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress) poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. Not known to be poisonous.
- What grows well with Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress)?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Kashmir cypress (Bhutan weeping cypress). Group it with plants that like the same sun (full sun) and water (moderate).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade B (B: extension service or peer-reviewed).
- Plants of the World Online (taxonomy, native range), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- RHS Find a Plant (plant profiles and growing guides), Royal Horticultural Society
Notes and assumptions
- One of the most beautiful conifers: long, hanging curtains of soft blue-green foliage. It was known for over a century only from temple and monastery plantings before wild trees were found in Bhutan. Tender: in Britain it thrives only in mild western and southern gardens.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
Related plants
- Creeping juniper Juniperus horizontalis
- Leyland cypress x Cuprocyparis leylandii
- Hinoki cypress Chamaecyparis obtusa
- Dawn redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides
- Bald cypress Taxodium distichum
- Eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana
- Northern white cedar (arborvitae) Thuja occidentalis
- Common juniper Juniperus communis