Himalayan Cypress Seeds
Cupressus torulosa - Himalayan Cypress
Price range: £2.17 through £3.69
Himalayan Cypress – Cupressus torulosa seeds from the towering Himalayan regions. An elegant pyramidal conifer with attractive green to blue-green foliage and aromatic, whip-like sprays that release a delicate grass scent when crushed.
- ✓ These are the same high-quality seeds we use in our own nursery to grow healthy, thriving trees. Follow our germination guide for best results.
- ✓ Himalayan Cypress seeds from the majestic conifer native to Himalayan regions at high altitudes
- ✓ Elegant pyramidal form with attractive green to blue-green aromatic foliage and whip-like sprays
- ✓ Near-threatened species offering a unique opportunity for cultivation and preservation
- ✓ Resilient evergreen with resistance to cypress canker, suitable for specimen planting or hedging
Himalayan Cypress – Cupressus torulosa seeds offer the rewarding opportunity to cultivate a majestic conifer from the towering Himalayan regions. This elegant evergreen is celebrated for its pyramidal form and attractive green to blue-green foliage, with whip-like sprays that release a delicate new-mown grass scent when crushed. The species is also noted for its resistance to cypress canker and its versatile character, suitable for both specimen planting and hedging.
Growing from seed allows you to witness the complete development of this near-threatened species, from germination through to a graceful mature tree. The cones transition beautifully from green to purplish-black before ripening to a warm red-brown, adding year-round interest to gardens.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-10°C to -5°C (H4)
When MatureWatering
Moderate
Preferred Soil pH
Neutral
Fragrance
Slight
Natural Germination: Sow Himalayan Cypress seeds outdoors in autumn or early spring, allowing natural winter chilling to break dormancy. Sow seeds approximately 2mm (1/16 inch) deep in free-draining soil or seed compost, tamp gently, and mulch the seed bed to maintain consistent moisture. Position in a location with good light but protection from harsh conditions. Keep the seed bed evenly moist but not waterlogged throughout the germination period.
Artificial Stratification: For indoor propagation, soak seeds in water for 24 hours before stratification. Cold stratify the soaked seeds for 30 days at 1-5°C in moist sand or vermiculite sealed in a plastic bag. After stratification, sow seeds 2mm (1/16 inch) deep in well-draining seed compost, tamp the soil surface, and keep consistently moist. Maintain temperatures of 15-20°C for germination.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 30 days
Germinate
Expect about 59% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
| Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £1.32 (Flat) | |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
| Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | This item |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £10.74 (Flat) | |
| Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £5.99 (Flat) | |
| Medium Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £11.94 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) | |
| Large Items - Standard Courier (APC) | £25.14 (Flat) | |
| Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £114.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
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