A slow growing conifer with striking silvery-blue juvenile foliage. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Blue Surprise’
A slow growing conifer with striking silvery-blue juvenile foliage
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Chamaecyparis |
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Species | lawsoniana |
Varietry | 'Blue Surprise' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Cupressaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, silver |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Border, Rock garden, Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Mulch, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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