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RedCrocus Van Pelt's Blue Lawson False Cypress Live Plant, Evergreen Blue Conifer, Deer Resistant, Outdoor Landscape Tree or Hedge, Container Friendly, Full Sun, USDA Zones 5-8 5 Gallon Nursery Pot

RedCrocus Van Pelt's Blue Lawson False Cypress Live Plant, Evergreen Blue Conifer, Deer Resistant, Outdoor Landscape Tree or Hedge, Container Friendly, Full Sun, USDA Zones 5-8 5 Gallon Nursery Pot

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Chamaecyparis Law. Van Pelts Blue

Description

A refined, upright-pyramidal Lawson false cypress noted for its dense, steel-blue evergreen sprays. Holds color year-round, forms a tidy spire with fine texture, and provides four-season structure with minimal pruning.

Suggested Uses

Striking specimen, narrow screen or hedge, foundation accent, mixed conifer border, and year-round structure in beds. Suitable for large containers when young.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Van Pelt's Blue'
  • Common Name: Lawson False Cypress 'Van Pelt's Blue'
  • Size & Growth: 10–15 ft tall x 4–6 ft wide in 10 years; ultimate 25–35 ft tall x 8–12 ft wide; moderate growth (8–12 in/yr)
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–8
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen, scale-like sprays; steel-blue to silvery-blue
  • Bloom Time: Not showy; small pollen/seed cones in spring
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade; best blue color in full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: No (wind-pollinated conifer)
  • Indoor Friendly: No; outdoor landscape tree
  • Container Friendly: Yes, when young in large containers with regular water and drainage
  • Deer Resistant: Generally deer resistant
  • Pet Warning: Generally non-toxic to pets; ingestion may cause mild GI upset
  • Fragrant: Foliage lightly resinous-aromatic when crushed
  • Cut Flower: Excellent for long-lasting evergreen cut greens and winter arrangements
  • Grows Well With: Japanese maples, dwarf conifers, boxwood, heaths and heathers, Pieris

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall; dig a hole 2x the rootball width; set root flare at/just above grade; tease circling roots; backfill and water well; mulch 2–3 in, keeping mulch off the trunk
  • Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist during the first 1–2 years; do not allow prolonged drought or waterlogging
  • Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy loam; slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0); avoid heavy, poorly drained clay
  • Humidity: Average outdoor humidity; provide good air circulation and shelter from hot, drying winds
  • Pruning Instructions: Minimal; tip-prune or lightly shape in late winter/early spring; remove dead or crossing branches; avoid cutting into old, bare wood
  • Winter Care: Hardy in zones 5–8; mulch root zone; water deeply before ground freezes; in exposed sites, shield from winter winds/sunscald; move containers to a sheltered spot
  • Planting Depth: Keep the top of the root ball level with or slightly above surrounding soil; never bury the crown
  • Fertilization: Apply a slow-release, balanced, acid-forming fertilizer in early spring per label; avoid heavy nitrogen late in summer
  • Special Care: Ensure excellent drainage to reduce Phytophthora risk; consider raised beds on heavy soils; monitor for cypress aphid and spider mites; provide deep watering during heat; best blue color in full sun
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