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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pinpoint® Blue & Gold (Lawson Cypress)

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Providing year-round color and structure, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pinpoint® Blue & Gold is a lovely, evergreen conifer forming a medium-sized, narrow columnar shrub with lush and soft feathery sprays. Emerging deep green with golden tips, 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

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 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 6' - 8'
(180cm - 240cm)
Spread 5' - 6'
(150cm - 180cm)
Spacing 60" - 72"
(150cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
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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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 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 6' - 8'
(180cm - 240cm)
Spread 5' - 6'
(150cm - 180cm)
Spacing 60" - 72"
(150cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
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
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
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