Chamaecyparis l. 'Stardust' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lawson cypress 'Stardust' (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a large shrub that grows upright in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and a width of around 3 metres. Its scale-like leaves are yellow-green in colour. They turn a beautiful bronze colour in winter. This shrub tolerates frost well. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position sheltered from the wind.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * shade-tolerant

leaves
The Lawson cypress 'Stardust' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow-green, opposite, scale-like. With its bronze-coloured foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

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

Growth
Lawson cypress 'Stardust' is a conical and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

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 semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, topiary

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