Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma'
Cupressus Wilma Ball on Stem
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Hi, I'm thinking of buying some of these trees to give the sunniest side of my garden a bit more privacy from neighbours. The ones I have seen are a ball on stem. Would these grow taller and widen out like hedging? Will I have to keep trimming the stem or will that bush out eventually? New to gardening so any advise is welcome. Thank you!
Posted: Monday 13th of June 2016 10:30 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:15 PM
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Keith all conifers are acid lovers, so you don't have to add any lime, also cupressus of all sorts are fast growing, sacrificing putting down good root systems for top growth, so in windy areas this becomes a problem.
Posted: Saturday 28th of February 2015 03:48 PM
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Hi Kathy, Thanks for your reply. We have used blood and bone and growmore has always worked well for us. During the spring/summer we use miracle grow.
Our garden is basically heath land and acidic and. we wondered if we should add some lime occasionally.
Keith
Our garden is basically heath land and acidic and. we wondered if we should add some lime occasionally.
Keith
Posted: Saturday 28th of February 2015 01:58 PM
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Hi, Keith,
You can fertilise them monthly with a slow release or liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
All the best,
Kathy C
You can fertilise them monthly with a slow release or liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
All the best,
Kathy C
Posted: Friday 27th of February 2015 09:48 PM
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We planted 90 small Golden Wilma a year ago and we have not lost any. Can someone tell us how best to feed them so they grow stronger and with brighter colours?
Thank you,
Keith
Thank you,
Keith
Posted: Thursday 26th of February 2015 01:09 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:28 PM
Wilma.. Winter Hardiness
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Is Wilma winter hardy if grown in containers?. Situation U.K Midlands.
Posted: Tuesday 9th of September 2014 05:33 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:31 PM
Re: Can I grow Wilma in shade?
Kathy N
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Hi, Jo,
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma' likes full sun so the site you are describing won't be suitable. Perhaps try an Advanced Search here on Shoot? Under plant type, choose 'conifers' and under 'Choose conditions', choose full shade or partial shade. You will get a list of conifers that can tolerate partial to full shade conditions.
All the best,
Kathy C
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma' likes full sun so the site you are describing won't be suitable. Perhaps try an Advanced Search here on Shoot? Under plant type, choose 'conifers' and under 'Choose conditions', choose full shade or partial shade. You will get a list of conifers that can tolerate partial to full shade conditions.
All the best,
Kathy C
Posted: Tuesday 12th of February 2013 05:39 PM
Can I grow Wilma in shade?
Jo Langley
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Hello, I have a north-east facing corner under some trees and was thinking that this conifer would be a nice bright screen for some steps/wall that i want to cover up all year round - this corner does get some sun but only about 2 hours a day. Would this plant like these conditions?
Many thanks
Jo
Many thanks
Jo
Posted: Sunday 10th of February 2013 05:29 PM Last reply: Saturday 29th of March 2025 01:07 PM
Re: cupressus wilma
Valerie Munro
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I’m afraid that the news is not too good!
I think that your browning conifer is showing extreme drought stress.
We are still suffering the results of yet another extremely hot and dry summer, and our garden plants have just had to struggle. Most people assume that trees will be able to look after themselves, and spend time watering herbaceous plants.
The actual regime of watering is important too. A little water and often can make the situation worse for a tree that is already struggling. It is better to give a tree a really good soaking at, say, fortnightly intervals than a small amount of water every day. Doing it a little and often invites the tree to develop a mass of hair-like roots in the upper surface area of soil, and so when the hot and dry weather strikes, then these roots are extremely vulnerable.
Your tree may also have been losing extra moisture if it was in the path of a drying wind. Unfortunately, even if you had cut the tree back to remove the dead parts, new growth will not have regenerated from this old wood.
The only thing that you can do is keep your fingers crossed, but be prepared to have to remove the tree completely.
Good luck!
Auntie Planty
www.auntieplanty.com
I think that your browning conifer is showing extreme drought stress.
We are still suffering the results of yet another extremely hot and dry summer, and our garden plants have just had to struggle. Most people assume that trees will be able to look after themselves, and spend time watering herbaceous plants.
The actual regime of watering is important too. A little water and often can make the situation worse for a tree that is already struggling. It is better to give a tree a really good soaking at, say, fortnightly intervals than a small amount of water every day. Doing it a little and often invites the tree to develop a mass of hair-like roots in the upper surface area of soil, and so when the hot and dry weather strikes, then these roots are extremely vulnerable.
Your tree may also have been losing extra moisture if it was in the path of a drying wind. Unfortunately, even if you had cut the tree back to remove the dead parts, new growth will not have regenerated from this old wood.
The only thing that you can do is keep your fingers crossed, but be prepared to have to remove the tree completely.
Good luck!
Auntie Planty
www.auntieplanty.com
Posted: Saturday 11th of September 2010 10:01 PM
cupressus wilma
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I have 2 ,one is nice and green the other one has started to go brown, could you tell me if it is normal or is it dieing?
Posted: Saturday 11th of September 2010 09:26 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:13 PM