Cupressus cashmeriana Silver Shadow

Common Name: Silver Shadow Kashmir Cypress

Description:
The Silver Shadow Kashmir Cypress (Cupressus cashmeriana 'Silver Shadow') is a striking evergreen conifer known for its graceful, pendulous branches and soft, silvery-blue foliage. This elegant tree has a weeping habit that adds a unique, flowing texture to landscapes. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a position in full sun to part shade, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and relatively low-maintenance, requiring little pruning. Silver Shadow is often used as a feature tree in large gardens, parks, and avenues, where its cascading foliage creates an eye-catching focal point. Its resilience and long lifespan make it a valuable addition to any landscape.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 8–12 m
• Width: 4–6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces cones instead)

Flower Colour:

• N/A (produces small, rounded cones)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Large Gardens & Parks
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Disease Resistant
• Frost Hardy
• Ornamental Weeping Foliage
• Suitable for Feature Planting

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Other conifers such as Cedrus, Cupressus, and Juniperus species
• Contrasting foliage plants like Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) and Buxus (Boxwood)
• Underplanting with ground covers like Liriope and Hellebores for textural contrast