Chamaecyparis pisifera 'BABY BLUE'

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'BABY BLUE'
false cypress
false cypress
SIZE/TYPE | low or groundcovering |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 0.5-1m |
USUAL WIDTH | 0.5-1.5m |
LEAVES | evergreen conifer |
COLOUR OF LEAVES |
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FLOWERS | insignificant or non-blooming |
LOCATION | full to partial sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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FOR ZONE 7 |
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BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Conifers |
Baby Blue is a dwarf form of a very popular false cypress variety called Boulevard. Its needles are soft, awl-shaped, curving, silvery-blue colour. It grows slowly, forming a low, compact shrub that is about 50 cm tall and 90 cm wide when 10 years old. Its natural shape is widely pyramidal with a rounded top.
This small shrub will be beautiful in small gardens and front yards as well as in borders with dwarf conifers and small-leaved evergreens, combined with attractive perennials of small sizes. Thanks to its unique colour it will look great both in brown mulch and surrounded by light grey gravel.
False cypress prefers moist, slightly acidic soil but is adaptable to almost all types of soil. It can take strong frosts but dislikes extremely hot summers in dry soils. No pruning necessary. Fully hardy to -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 31-01-2011
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