{"product_id":"30-graines-de-cypres-du-cachemire-cupressus-cashmeriana","title":"30 Kashmir Cypress Seeds (Cupressus cashmeriana)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCupressus cashmeriana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBhutan cypress, Himalayan cypress, weeping cypress: the national tree of Bhutan, it is probably one of the most beautiful conifers in the world. Its flexible branches hang in long bluish veils that ripple in the slightest breeze, giving the entire tree the appearance of a frozen cascade — a silhouette no other cypress can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique weeping habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e drooping branches forming flexible veils, with a highly poetic effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluish foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense blue-green, dense, releasing a pleasant resinous scent when rubbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e reaching 15 to 20 meters at maturity in optimal conditions, but very gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the decisive point: its \u003cstrong\u003ehardiness is limited to approximately -10 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, and only in a sheltered position. In most of France, it requires winter protection or cultivation in a pot that can be brought indoors. Reserve planting in the ground for regions with mild winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not tolerate cold, drying winds well, as they scorch its foliage: choose a sheltered location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade, обязательно sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral. It does not tolerate excess moisture around the roots, but appreciates an atmosphere that is not too dry — it is a tree of misty Himalayan valleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring after \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 30 to 60 days. Sow on the surface or barely covered, in a light, well-draining substrate, at 20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into a deep pot to accommodate its taproot, then plant it in its final sheltered location. In a pot, it brings a touch of nobility to a protected terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be trained as a bonsai, bearing in mind its sensitivity to cold — see our guide \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/creer-un-bonsai-a-partir-d-une-graine-guide\"\u003ecreating a bonsai from a seed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately; it tolerates drought once well established. Mulch around the base to protect the roots from frost during the first few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt creates an Asian-inspired garden when combined with the \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/10-graines-derable-du-japon-acer-palmatum-jardin-arbre-bonsai-japonais\"\u003eJapanese maple\u003c\/a\u003e, ferns, or azaleas, in a sheltered, contemplative area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense, evergreen foliage provides winter shelter and nesting sites sought by birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA species classified as vulnerable in its native Himalayan range: cultivating it contributes to the ex situ conservation of a rare conifer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exceptional ornamental tree for parks, large sheltered gardens, and botanical gardens; in a pot on a terrace or as a bonsai elsewhere. No edible or medicinal use: it is a true horticultural curiosity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sacred tree in Himalayan Buddhist traditions, where it is often planted near temples, it symbolizes inner peace, spiritual elevation, and longevity. Its silky, almost misty foliage evokes the calm of mountain monasteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest the small woody cones as soon as they turn brown, before they open, then let them dry in a warm, dry place: their scales will open on their own and release the seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003estoring your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Commitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, sorted and carefully packaged, without any chemical treatment. Our conviction: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow one of the most graceful conifers in the world, the national tree of Bhutan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773976805709,"sku":"3760335363412","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/cypres-du-cachemire-fond-blanc-semisauvage-permaculture-graines-reproductibles.webp?v=1751965031","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ko-intl\/products\/30-graines-de-cypres-du-cachemire-cupressus-cashmeriana","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}