Chamaecyparis l. 'Green Pillar' - P13

Description
The Lawson cypress 'Green Pillar' (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a large tree that grows in a columnar shape and usually reaches a height of around 20 m and a width of around 3.5 m. Its scale-like leaves are dark green or blue-green in colour. This tree is highly frost-tolerant. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Shade tolerant

Leaves
The Lawson cypress 'Green Pillar' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, blue-green, opposite, scale-like.

Frost hardiness
The Lawson cypress 'Green Pillar' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lawson cypress 'Green Pillar' is a large tree with a columnar growth habit. It usually reaches a height of 15–20 m and a width of approx. 2.5–3.5 m.

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 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
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

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

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