Chamaecyparis p. 'Squarrosa' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Sawara cypress 'Squarrosa' (Chamaecyparis pisifera) is a shrub that grows loosely in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and a width of around 2 metres. Its scale-like leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cupressus pisifera 'Squarrosa', Retinispora pisifera 'Squarrosa', Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Glaucescens', Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa Veitchii'.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * tolerates pruning

leaves
Very decorative. The Sawara cypress 'Squarrosa' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green, soft, scale-like.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Sawara cypress 'Squarrosa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sawara cypress 'Squarrosa' is conical and loose in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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).

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.

Use
Solitary, topiary