Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Silver Threads' (Lawson Cypress)
Lawson Cypress 'Silver Threads', 'Silver Threads' Lawson Cypress, Chamaecyparis 'Silver Threads'
Sparkling like a jewel in the garden, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Minima Silver Threads' (Lawson Cypress) is a dwarf, evergreen shrub of narrow pyramidal habit, with green needlelike foliage adorned with white and golden flecks. Slow-growing, 2-4 in. (5-10 cm) per year, the small stature of this attractive Lawson Cypress makes it perfect for small gardens where it adds year-round color and structure.
- Grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 30 in. wide (75 cm) after 10 years.
- Performs best in full sun to part shade in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Protect from strong winds.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, for city gardens, or cottage gardens.
- 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
– 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (75cm) |
| 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, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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Requirements
| 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 | Chamaecyparis - False Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (75cm) |
| 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, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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