Chamaecyparis thyoides
white cypress
- » Soft blue green leaves
- » steeple-like crown shape
- » Very resistant wood
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:30-50 ft
- Spread:30-40 ft
A narrow, columnar evergreen conifer with a graceful, steeple-shaped crown, typically reaching 30–50 feet tall. It features soft blue-green foliage with scale-like mature leaves and needle-like juvenile growth. Yellow pollen cones appear at the tips of the stems, while seed cones emerge purple before maturing to brown. As the tree ages, its bark develops an attractive reddish-brown color.
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Attributes
| • | Evergreen |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Low Maintenance |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Chamaecyparis thyoides
Thrives in average, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, with the best flowering and growth in full sun. Prefers fertile, peaty-sandy soils and tolerates occasional wet conditions. Plant in a location protected from strong winds.