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Blue False Cypress

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

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Overview

The Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, or Blue False Cypress, is a narrow evergreen shrub with soft, feathery blue foliage and a refined upright habit. It matures to about 15-20 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, making a strong vertical accent. Grow in part sun to full sun with average moisture and superbly drained soil; avoid wet or low sites. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-7.

Sun FullWater Medium
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — feathery blue foliage and a refined upright habit
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — the effect is especially refined: a narrowBlue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — catching light beautifully and offering a sophisticated counterpoint to brickBlue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — In the Proven Winners® Pinpoint® Blue selectionBlue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its coolBlue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — commonly referred to as Blue False CypressBlue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — upright column of silvery-blue color that reads as both architectural and lush+25

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
5–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cupressaceae

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Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — feathery blue foliage and a refined upright habit
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — the effect is especially refined: a narrow
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — catching light beautifully and offering a sophisticated counterpoint to brick
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — In the Proven Winners® Pinpoint® Blue selection
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its cool
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — commonly referred to as Blue False Cypress
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — upright column of silvery-blue color that reads as both architectural and lush
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — Its finely textured sprays bring year-round visual interest
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — and deep green companion plantings.<br><br>At maturity
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — It matures to about 15-20 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, making a strong vertical accent
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — Grow in part sun to full sun with average moisture and superbly drained soil; avoid wet or low sites
Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) — making it valuable where vertical structure is desired without sacrificing too much planting space
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