Chamaecyparis l. 'Columnaris' - P11

Description
The Lawson cypress 'Columnaris' (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a small tree that grows upright, columnar and usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and a width of around 2 metres. Its scale-like leaves are blue in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Shade tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The Lawson cypress 'Columnaris' is evergreen. Its needles are blue, opposite, scaly.

Frost hardiness
The Lawson cypress 'Columnaris' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lawson cypress 'Columnaris' is an upright and columnar small tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 1 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Prune back: In the period from February to March - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, topiary, hedge (pruning)

Root
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.