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Ellwoodii Lawson's Cypress-Soft Blue-Green Foliage-Great for Landscaping 1 Gallon

Ellwoodii Lawson's Cypress-Soft Blue-Green Foliage-Great for Landscaping 1 Gallon

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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii' Information Page
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'

Description

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii', commonly known as Ellwoodii Lawson's Cypress, is a compact, conical evergreen conifer with soft, feathery blue-green foliage. It is prized for its elegant, columnar shape and is a popular choice for adding vertical interest to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen plant, in rock gardens, or as a container plant. It can also be used for hedging or as a backdrop in mixed borders. Its compact size makes it suitable for small gardens and urban settings.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'
  • Common Name Common Name: Ellwoodii Lawson's Cypress
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 6-10 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, heathers, and dwarf shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic to neutral, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly to maintain shape, if necessary
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from harsh winds to prevent drying out
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