Chamaecyparis t. 'Rubicon' - P9

Description
The White cypress 'Rubicon' (Chamaecyparis thyoides) is a shrub that grows slenderly and usually reaches a height of around 9 metres and a width of around 4 metres. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil in a sunny to semi-shady position sheltered from the wind.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning

Growth
White cypress 'Rubicon' is slender in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Rubicon' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant 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 may not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Use
Tub, grave