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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' - Lawson's Cypress / False Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' - Lawson's Cypress / False Cypress
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Height of the seedling 1 0-20cm a sunny/shady
Frost resistance -30°C Target height 8 meters
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Columnaris is one of the best vertical blue Lawson's - a striking medium-sized evergreen conifer . It has fragrant bluish-grey leaves that are particularly vibrant in summer and provide a wonderful feature in the winter garden. Lawson's Cypress Columnaris is columnar and narrow in shape, making it an ideal choice as an attractive hedge or spectacular specimen tree.
Columnaris, also known as false cypress, is a hardy tree that grows well in both full sun and partial shade. It tolerates all soil types, preferring slightly acidic, well-drained conditions - it does not like waterlogged soil. This beautiful coniferous tree is suitable for both open and sheltered places.
Finnish name
Lawson's cypress
Tribe
Cupressaceae
Family
Chamaecyparis
Species
lawsoniana
Size
2–5(–10) m in full size in Finland, up to 40 m in its home region.
Domicile
A narrow area on the west coast of the United States.
Description
A diverse, evergreen conifer, from which hundreds of varieties have been named. The leaves of the natural form are tuja or cypress-like. The foliage of the cultivars can be scaly or needle-like and have many shades of color.
Place of growth
Penumbral–shadow. Humus-rich, nutrient-rich growing medium that stays fresh. Requires protection from wind and spring sun.
Success
Zones I (II). It is easily damaged in cold winters.
