Lawson Cypress 'Pembury Blue', 'Pembury Blue' Lawson Cypress, Chamaecyparis 'Pembury Blue'
Regarded as the bluest of the Lawson Cypress cultivars, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Pembury Blue’ is a majestic, evergreen conifer forming a medium-sized, broadly conical tree. Its elegant, pendulous sprays of bright silvery-blue foliage scream for attention all year long. It is of moderate growth, 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) per year. A popular choice in a number of gardens, this cultivar is ideal for providing a year-round structure. It makes a wonderful specimen plant, adds accent vertical 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, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Common names | Port Orford Cedar, Lawson Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| 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 | Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Chamaecyparis |
| Common names | Port Orford Cedar, Lawson Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
| 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 | Traditional Garden |
How many Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Pembury Blue’ (Lawson Cypress) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Pembury Blue’ (Lawson Cypress) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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