Cedar of Goa (Cupressus lusitanica) is a conifer that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: cedar of Goa, Mexican cypress or Portuguese cypress.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: cedar of Goa, Mexican cypress, Portuguese cypress
Scientific name: Cupressus lusitanica
Plant type: Conifers, Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Cedar of Goa (Cupressus lusitanica) – Sergio Kasusky at Flickr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Cedar of Goa (Cupressus lusitanica) – Rohit Naniwadekar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
