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Sawara Cypress

Chamaecyparis Pisifera

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Overview

The Sawara Cypress, Chamaecyparis pisifera, is a coniferous evergreen showcasing soft, feathery foliage in hues from bright green to blue-gray, depending on the variety. Mature specimens reach 50-70 feet tall with a spread of 10-20 feet, thriving in full sun to partial shade in zones 4-8. This elegant, slow-growing tree offers year-round interest, requires minimal maintenance, and is perfect for adding vertical structure to the landscape.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–8Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Temperate
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — emphasize that the Sawara Cypress is a low-maintenance choice

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — and is perfect for adding vertical structure to the landscape; but there are also numerous dwarf, image 62
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — The tree's attractive reddish-brown bark peels in strips; lending further ornamental charm.<br><br>For, image 71
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — scientifically called Chamaecyparis pisifera; lending further ornamental charm.<br><br>For successful, image 63
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — feathery foliage in hues from bright green to blue-gray; slow-growing tree offers year-round interest, image 57
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — from acidic to slightly alkaline.<br><br>Beyond aesthetics
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — The slow to moderate growth rate of this tree makes it manageable for residential landscapes, image 69
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — moist soil and full sun to partial shade
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — requiring little pruning and attention once properly sited and established
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — with delicate leaf sprays that flatten into fern-like patterns; but there are also numerous dwarf cultivars that stay
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — lending further ornamental charm.<br><br>For successful cultivation; but there are also numerous dwarf, image 74
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — is a striking conifer that brings evergreen elegance to any landscape design; when communicating with the client
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — and offers habitat for local fauna; when communicating with the client
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — this species is renowned for its fine
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — The slow to moderate growth rate of this tree makes it manageable for residential landscapes
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — but there are also numerous dwarf cultivars that stay significantly smaller
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — requiring little pruning and attention once properly sited and established; lending further ornamental
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8 and can tolerate a variety of soil pH levels; slow-growing tree offers
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — feathery foliage and pyramidal to conical growth habit; but there are also numerous dwarf cultivars that, image 66
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — globe-shaped cones eventually develop; slow-growing tree offers year-round interest
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — the Sawara Cypress demands well-drained; lending further ornamental charm.<br><br>For successful cultivation
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — this species is renowned for its fine; slow-growing tree offers year-round interest
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — but there are also numerous dwarf cultivars that stay significantly smaller; lending further ornamental, image 67
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — requires minimal maintenance; slow-growing tree offers year-round interest
Sawara Cypress (Chamaecyparis Pisifera) — from acidic to slightly alkaline.<br><br>Beyond aesthetics; but there are also numerous dwarf cultivars that stay
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