Overwintering guide
How to overwinter cyprus cedar
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills cyprus cedar in winter
Cutting cyprus cedar hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More cyprus cedar care
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- Overwintering cyprus cedar — our other guide for the same plant
- Full cyprus cedar care guide
- Cyprus Cedar temperature range
- How often to water cyprus cedar
- How to prune cyprus cedar
- Common cyprus cedar problems & fixes
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Overwintering cyprus cedar — FAQ
Does cyprus cedar need to come indoors for winter?
Cyprus Cedar is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Cyprus Cedar is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move cyprus cedar for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water cyprus cedar in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills cyprus cedar over winter?
Cutting cyprus cedar hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.