Guardian® Indigo Cypress

Cupressus x 'RutCup1' Plant Patent Applied For

Pronunciation: ku-PRES-us ar-i-ZON-ic-a GLA-bra
SKU #01888
6-9

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A magnificent conifer with an upright form, notable disease resistance, and attractive silvery blue-green foliage that works well as a single landscape specimen, or massed for an evergreen screen. The naturally pyramidal shape works well for formal shearing, creating a striking topiary form. A Monrovia exclusive.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Grows 16 to 18 ft. tall, 12 to 14 ft. wide in 10 years; 30 to 40 ft. tall, 22 to 30 ft. wide with maturity.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Tickseed (Coreopsis);
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable; best with average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply a slow-release fertilizer when new growth begins in spring. In natural form, prune only to remove damaged or dead branches. Prune topiaries as needed to maintain form.
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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UsePrivacy Screen, Suitable for Topiary
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsSmoke Tree (Cotinus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Tickseed (Coreopsis);
Care
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable; best with average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply a slow-release fertilizer when new growth begins in spring. In natural form, prune only to remove damaged or dead branches. Prune topiaries as needed to maintain form.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.