This large graceful conifer has a weeping pyramidal habit with spreading branches and pendant foliage that form a conical habit. The scale-like leaves are yellowish green appearing on flattened branchlets and the small greenish cones appear during autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Chamaecyparis funebrisis naturally found in central China growing in moist, fertile well drained soils in a protected sunny position and is drought tender but light frost tolerant.

Mourning Cypress is grown for its stately habit and is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen tree. It is also used in mountain gardens establishing in 3 to 5 years and attaining a height of 5m (16ft) in 10 years. When planted in borders the tree becomes narrow and can form a screen.In its native country it is commonly planted near tombs and temples. ID 2156

Chamaecyparis(kam-ee-sip-a-riss)funebris(foo-NEH-bris)

Cupressaceae(kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees