Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pembury Blue (Lawson Cypress)
Regarded as the bluest of the Lawson Cypress cultivars, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Pembury Blue’ is a majestic, evergreen conifer forming a medium-sized, broadly conical tree. Its elegant, pendulous sprays of bright silvery-blue foliage scream for attention all year long. It is of moderate growth, 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) per year. A popular choice in a number of gardens, this cultivar is ideal for providing a year-round structure.
Regarded as the bluest of the Lawson Cypress cultivars, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pembury Blue' is a majestic, evergreen conifer forming a medium-sized, broadly conical tree. Its elegant, pendulous sprays of bright silvery-blue foliage scream for attention all year long. It is of moderate growth, 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) per year. A popular choice in a number of gardens, this cultivar is ideal for providing a year-round structure. It makes a wonderful specimen plant, adds accent vertical lines to the landscape, and is perfect for hedges and screens.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities
- Grows up to 8-10 ft. tall (240-300 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (48-60 cm) after 10 years.
- Full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Protect from strong winds.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or for hedges and screens.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- May be affected by honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases.
- Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native from southern Oregon to northern California
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Chamaecyparis – False Cypress |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 60″ (150cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden |