Chamaecyparis l. 'White Spot' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lawson cypress 'White Spot' (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a large shrub that grows columnar and usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and a width of around 2.5 metres. Its scale-like leaves are yellow-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * white shoots * Shade tolerant

Leaves
The Lawson cypress 'White Spot' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow-green, opposite, scaly. White shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Lawson cypress 'White Spot' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lawson cypress 'White Spot' is a large, columnar shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 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 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 'White Spot' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.