Lawson Cypress 'Ellwoodii', 'Ellwoodii' Lawson Cypress, Chamaecyparis 'Ellwoodii', Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwood Blue'
Highly decorative, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’ (Lawson Cypress) is an upright, evergreen shrub of dense columnar habit with short sprays of soft feathery, silver-blue foliage, turning steel-blue in winter. Slow-growing, 1-6 in. (2.5-15 cm) per year. Very versatile, it is a popular choice in a number of gardens. Adding year-round structure, it makes a wonderful specimen plant, adds vertical accent lines to the landscape, and is perfect for hedges and screens.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Common names | Lawson Cypress, Port Orford Cedar |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
13' - 20' (4m - 6.1m) |
| Spread |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Common names | Lawson Cypress, Port Orford Cedar |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
13' - 20' (4m - 6.1m) |
| Spread |
5' - 8' (150cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden |
How many Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’ (Lawson Cypress) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwoodii’ (Lawson Cypress) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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