Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pinpoint® Blue (Lawson Cypress)

Providing year-round color and structure, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pinpoint® Blue is a lovely, evergreen conifer forming a medium-sized, narrow columnar shrub with lush and soft feathery sprays. Emerging blue-green, the foliage looks beautiful year-round and is exceptional in spring. Perfect for small gardens, this Lawson Cypress makes a wonderful specimen plant, adds accent vertical lines to the landscape and is perfect for hedges and screens.

Providing year-round color and structure, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pinpoint® Blue is a lovely, evergreen conifer forming a medium-sized, narrow columnar shrub with lush and soft feathery sprays. Emerging blue-green, the foliage looks beautiful year-round and is exceptional in spring. Perfect for small gardens, this Lawson Cypress makes a wonderful specimen plant, adds accent vertical lines to the landscape and is perfect for hedges and screens.

  • Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 5-6 ft. wide (150-180 cm) after 10 years.
  • A 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
– 7

Heat Zones 1
– 8

Climate Zones 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs
Plant Family Chamaecyparis – False Cypress
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter
Height 6'
– 8'
(180cm
– 240cm)
Spread 5'
– 6'
(150cm
– 180cm)
Spacing 60″
– 72″
(150cm
– 180cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles Traditional Garden