White Cypress. An attractive small, conical tree with sea green foliage, soft to touch, becoming plum-purple in winter. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 75cm. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Chamaecyparis thyoides ‘Ericoides’
An attractive small, conical tree with sea green foliage, soft to touch, becoming plum-purple in winter.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Chamaecyparis |
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Species | thyoides |
Varietry | 'Ericoides' |
Common Name | White Cypress |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Cupressaceae |
Spread | 75cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Dwarf |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
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