Chamaecyparis l. 'Twinkle Tails Sport' - 60-80 CM C5

Description
The Lawson cypress 'Versicolor' (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a large tree that usually reaches a height of around 40 m. Its scale-like leaves are dark green or yellow-green in colour. This tree is highly frost-tolerant. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Shade tolerant

Leaves
The Lawson cypress 'Versicolor' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green or yellow-green, opposite and scale-like.

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

Growth
Lawson cypress 'Versicolor' is a large tree. It usually reaches a height of 20–40 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 to semi-shady, wind-protected 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 'Versicolor' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.