Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pinpoint® Blue (Lawson Cypress)
Lawson Cypress Pinpoint® Blue, Pinpoint® Blue Lawson Cypress, Chamaecyparis Pinpoint® Blue, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘SMNCLBF’ PP30707
Providing year-round color and structure, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pinpoint® Blue is a lovely, evergreen conifer forming a medium-sized, narrow columnar shrub with lush and soft feathery sprays. Emerging blue-green, the foliage looks beautiful year-round and is exceptional in spring. Perfect for small gardens, this Lawson Cypress makes a wonderful specimen plant, adds accent vertical lines to the landscape and is perfect for hedges and screens.
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 5-6 ft. wide (150-180 cm) after 10 years.
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Protect from strong winds.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or for hedges and screens.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- May be affected by honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases.
- Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native from southern Oregon to northern California
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Chamaecyparis - False Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 60" – 72" (150cm – 180cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Chamaecyparis - False Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 60" – 72" (150cm – 180cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Chamaecyparis - False Cypress
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